EPCOR Careers

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a Rates Analyst I or II to work out of our US Corporate office in north central Phoenix.

This individual will join the growing Rates/Regulatory team, which is a valued and crucial function within any regulated utility. It is a dynamic discipline at the nexus of accounting, economics, law, and engineering and interfaces with most departments in the utility. This individual will be responsible for researching, investigating, analyzing, developing recommendations, reporting, and testifying in hearings on proper utility policies, rates, and economics.

What you’d be responsible for

• Prepare and submit timely and accurate regulatory reports and compile financial information and operational data necessary for filing rate applications to our various regulators in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
• Prepare sections of regulatory applications and complete written testimony and exhibits with supporting workpapers.
• Respond to information requests and support testimony in public hearings.
• Prepare regulatory compliance filings.
• Ensure rates are implemented correctly into our billing system.
• Professionally engage with state regulatory staff.

What’s required to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Math, Finance, Economics or Business required. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or accounting.  2 years of Public Accounting or relevant accounting/regulatory experience in Water Utility industry strongly preferred.  CPA eligible candidates are a plus.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills required.  Strong written and verbal communication, solid time management, and organization skills are also necessary. 
• Solid knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts and understanding of analytical concepts for financial analysis as well as US GAAP accounting practices. 
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• High attention to detail and ability to clearly present information.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary; an incentive award program; an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; a retirement plan with substantial company contribution; and generous time-off, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater, and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.
• Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.
• This position will require, at minimum, some amount of physical presence at the Phoenix office once we return to in-office work.  The position is not eligible for fully remote work.