Job Details

Job Description

Join our team and work with various operating company management teams to ensure the timely recovery of costs included in base rates and approved recovery mechanisms. Support analytical studies that provide alternative approaches and recommend regulatory strategies to maximize revenue generation and optimize the return on invested capital.

Responsibilities

• Prepare testimony and exhibits to support regulatory applications.
• Analyze intervenor testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross‑examination strategies.
• Prepare data‑request responses during general rate cases and other petitions.
• Assist with support required during Commission hearings.
• Support preparation of cost‑of‑service and cost‑allocation studies in accordance with Commission regulations.
• Develop, interpret, and input approved rates into the customer billing system accurately and timely.
• Verify the accurate calculation of customers' bills.
• Provide comprehensive financial support, including accurate financial reporting of regulatory items within external filings, financial plan updates, and internal management reporting.
• Collaborate with other internal departments such as Legal, Financial Planning, and Accounting.
• Compile, organize, analyze, and format data for base rate case filings and other regulatory reports and filings.
• Ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain awareness of state projects and matters to provide good customer service.
• Ensure seamless information flow amongst team members.
• Embrace and utilize new technologies and strive for continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• BS/BA in accounting, finance, economics, or other business discipline.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, finance, and Microsoft Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong ability to deliver results.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role requiring presence in the office from Tuesday to Thursday. The work environment is collaborative, engaging with multiple departments to ensure effective communication and seamless operations. Employees are encouraged to embrace new technologies and continuously improve their skills.

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay And Benefits

Pay range: $40.00–$63.75/hr.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Hybrid position in Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline

Position anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ...@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.