Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.As Auditor, perform a full range of professional research and analyses of utility reports, financial records, and rate case presentations to determine the appropriate level of rates for regulated energy utilities, utilizing laws, regulations, and Commission policies and precedents. Must be able to articulate findings in a written and oral format. Maintain and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information on the Commission's web site related to the section's responsibilities.
Employee performs audit and investigation of the financial and operating records of regulated utilities implementing laws, regulations, and Commission policies to determine the necessity of rate relief. An entry level Auditor may also perform as a contributing witness during cross examination in an administrative hearing.
Employee must learn and stay informed of current federal, state, and local tax laws, generally accepted accounting principles, developments within the regulated utility industry and basic concepts involved in utility rate regulation.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONEducation
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
Experience
Auditor 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Auditor 10
One year of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor 9.
Auditor P11
Two years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Auditor 10.Alternate Education and Experience
Auditor 9 - 12
Possession of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: finance, economics, information systems, business analytics, data analytics, statistics, quantitative methods, data science, or management may be substituted for the education for agency positions responsible for internal auditing or Office of Auditor General positions responsible for auditing.
Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor certification or a Certified Information System Auditor certification may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level for positions responsible for internal auditing.
Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of experience at the P11 level.
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Auditor experience.Please submit a cover letter, resume, and an official copy of your college transcript.
Some jobs may require that the employee possess a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA).
 
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Auditor_12102_7.pdfMichigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.