Economic Analyst III

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Date:  Oct 11, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID:  40352

Agency:  Illinois Commerce Commission
Closing Date/Time:  November 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. 
Salary: $6,688 - $9,745 monthly
Job Type:  Professional
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:  2
Plan/BU:  RC 63 paygrade 21

 

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE

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To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, a universal bid form (if applicable), and college transcripts (photocopies or official)  via email to Colette.Smith@illinois.gov or to: Illinois Commerce Commission, Human Resources Department, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701 on or before the close of business (5:00pm) on November 12, 2024. Please refer questions concerning this posting to Colette Smith at (217) 557-4206 (phone) (217) 720-5690 or Colette.smith@illinois.gov (e-mail).

Colette Smith

colette.smith@illinois.gov

217-557-4206

527 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield, IL 62701.

 

Posting Identification # 40352

 

ICC Overview

The ICC is made up of 2 main segments. The Bureau of Public Utilities and The Bureau of Transportation. 

Public Utility Services

Through its Bureau of Public Utilities, the Commission oversees the provision of adequate, reliable, efficient and safe utility services at the least possible cost to Illinois citizens served by electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water and sewer public utility companies.

Transportation Services

Through its Bureau of Transportation, the Commission oversees public safety and consumer protection programs with regard to intrastate commercial motor carriers of general freight, household goods movers, relocation towers, safety towers, personal property warehouses and repossession agencies. The Commission’s Rail Safety Program also inspects and regulates the general safety of railroad tracks, facilities and equipment in the state.

Job Responsibilities

Under general direction, in the Financial Analysis Division, the Economic Analyst III - Accountant reviews and evaluates information provided by the company, performs reviews of the utilities’ books and records in accordance with standard guidelines, develops data requests, identifies issues that need further review and develops adjustments as appropriate; develops cross-examination questions for staff counsel to ask company and intervenor witnesses; prepares written testimony that set forth opinions and positions on pertinent accounting issues and presents proposed adjustments; presents expert witness testimony in Commission hearings and assists in the preparation of legal briefs; performs research of accounting issues and other related matters that affect public utilities; performs other duties, research, and special projects, as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Certified Public Accountant certificate. A bachelor’s degree in another field and a minimum of one year of regulatory, public accounting, or auditing experience may substitute for the degree requirement. Additionally, requires minimum of two years of regulatory, public accounting, or auditing experience, superior oral and written English communication skills, and extensive knowledge of the personal computer and its related software programs and applications.

Agency:  Illinois Commerce Commission
Closing Date/Time:  November 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. 
Salary: $6,688 - $9,745 monthly
Job Type:  Professional
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:  2
Plan/BU:  RC 63 paygrade 21

 

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE

**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**

 

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, a universal bid form (if applicable), and college transcripts (photocopies or official)  via email to Colette.Smith@illinois.gov or to: Illinois Commerce Commission, Human Resources Department, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701 on or before the close of business (5:00pm) on November 12, 2024. Please refer questions concerning this posting to Colette Smith at (217) 557-4206 (phone) (217) 720-5690 or Colette.smith@illinois.gov (e-mail).

Colette Smith

colette.smith@illinois.gov

217-557-4206

527 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield, IL 62701.

 

Posting Identification # 40352

 


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