Regulatory Accounting AnalystManager

Spokane, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 109815 - 144406

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Closes: October 5 2025

Job Description

Creates quantitative and qualitative analysis required to support corporate objectives management decision-making or comply with regulatory agencies or other reporting requirements. Assists in the development and implementation of pricing and/or regulatory strategies advises and recommends to management appropriate actions and represents the company publicly in rate case or open meeting matters before state utility commissions. Provides customer service and builds and maintains relationships with both internal and external departments/agencies in order to analyze influence streamline and implement processes.

In addition the successful candidate may be responsible for:

Support of regulatory accounting functions including but not limited to: assisting with the development of revenue requirements in general rate cases creation of quantitative and qualitative analyses necessary to support regulatory deadlines and requirements accounting research or analysis evaluating changes in regulatory accounting rules or commission orders impacting utility financial results of operations or other as required to support Company objectives.
The preparation of analysis applications petitions comments and/or proposed tariffs to support regulatory or tariff change applications applications to adopt specific utility practices or responses to show-cause orders of the regulatory commissions.
Ensuring compliance with certain monthly quarterly or annual filing/reporting requirements in the areas of non-revenue related items (such as affiliated interests disposition of property meter testing and similar reports).
Preparing and providing expert testimony before state and federal regulatory commissions regarding rate and tariff matters and rate applications and likewise evaluates testimony and exhibits of commission staff and intervenors and develops strategies for quasi-judicial hearings including cross-examination questions for Regulatory Counsel.

Requirements:

Regulatory Affairs Analyst II:

Requires a bachelors degree in finance economics accounting general business tax statistics or another related field in one of these related disciplines.
Good understanding of subject area fields such as finance economics accounting energy policy taxation statistics and utility operations.
Ability to perform analysis as structured by others.
A team-oriented collaborative approach to working with others.
Requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated relationship building collaboration and influencing skills in working with internal and external stakeholders.

Hiring Range: $84939 - $110421

Regulatory Affairs Manager I:

A bachelors degree in finance economics accounting general business tax statistics or another related field is required.
Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated background in accounting preferably public and/or utility accounting or other specified area.
Demonstrated success in working with external regulatory staff commissions other state and federal agencies and/or other industry participants.
A team-oriented collaborative approach to working with others.
Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
Requires considerable knowledge and understanding of the companys major business processes and operations.

Hiring Range: $96517 - $126439

Regulatory Affairs Manager II: meets all requirements of level I and:

Requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
Expected to work independently with little supervision or oversight.

Hiring Range:  $109815 - $144406

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane Headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employees various knowledge skills and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.

Total Rewards

At Avista our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. Thats why we prioritize the physical mental and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

Affordable healthcare options including medical dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
Incentive and bonus programs rewarding performance and contributions
Generous paid time off including holidays personal days and vacation
Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
Education and development support including tuition assistance
Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
Many other elective benefits from Legal insurance Pet insurance and more

To learn more please visit our benefits website at are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse skilled and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws we provide the full salary range for each position along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications experience and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $84939 to $178999. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to .

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.

Required Experience:

Manager

Closes: October 5 2025Job DescriptionCreates quantitative and qualitative analysis required to support corporate objectives management decision-making or comply with regulatory agencies or other reporting requirements. Assists in the development and implementation of pricing and/or regulatory strate...