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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Utility Regulation
Agency
049 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications in the range of $70,000–$125,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Summary:
The Certified Public Accountant will be tasked with researching, evaluating, and presenting complex financial, economic, and technical information under the direction of department leadership, including the presentation of expert witness testimony in administrative proceedings before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Essential Functions:
- Investigate complex financial data. Examine the books, filings, and records of sophisticated utility companies.
- Turn research and analysis into recommendations. Develop clear, well-supported recommendations based on your research.
- Develop a case. Prepare written discovery that lays out your findings and supports your recommendations.
- Testify. Present live expert testimony in proceedings at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
- Reconcile and explain. Perform detailed account reconciliations tied to regulatory requirements and analyze variances so you can explain them clearly.
- Collaborate widely, including policymaking. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that may impact recommendations.
- Document thoroughly. Maintain comprehensive documentation supporting all recommendations.
- Perform detailed reconciliations of accounts related to regulatory requirements.
- Analyze variances in financial data and provide clear explanations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
The candidate must currently be educationally qualified to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination or already have completed steps necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant. A qualified candidate must be able to review complex accounting and financial data produced by sophisticated companies and have the ability to prepare written and oral recommendations regarding any findings. Overnight travel is infrequent but may be required in limited instances.
All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.
The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please provide a resume and writing sample to OAG Human Resources at (405) 521-3921 or HR@oag.ok.gov. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
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Job Posting Title
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Utility Regulation
Agency
049 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications in the range of $70,000–$125,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Summary:
The Certified Public Accountant will be tasked with researching, evaluating, and presenting complex financial, economic, and technical information under the direction of department leadership, including the presentation of expert witness testimony in administrative proceedings before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Essential Functions:
- Investigate complex financial data. Examine the books, filings, and records of sophisticated utility companies.
- Turn research and analysis into recommendations. Develop clear, well-supported recommendations based on your research.
- Develop a case. Prepare written discovery that lays out your findings and supports your recommendations.
- Testify. Present live expert testimony in proceedings at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
- Reconcile and explain. Perform detailed account reconciliations tied to regulatory requirements and analyze variances so you can explain them clearly.
- Collaborate widely, including policymaking. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that may impact recommendations.
- Document thoroughly. Maintain comprehensive documentation supporting all recommendations.
- Perform detailed reconciliations of accounts related to regulatory requirements.
- Analyze variances in financial data and provide clear explanations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
The candidate must currently be educationally qualified to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination or already have completed steps necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant. A qualified candidate must be able to review complex accounting and financial data produced by sophisticated companies and have the ability to prepare written and oral recommendations regarding any findings. Overnight travel is infrequent but may be required in limited instances.
All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.
The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please provide a resume and writing sample to OAG Human Resources at (405) 521-3921 or HR@oag.ok.gov. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in CPA
Verify your CPA license transfers across states
State CPA licensure requirements vary, and some employers won't file your H-1B petition until you hold a license in their state. Research reciprocity rules early so licensure gaps don't delay your petition timeline.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation so you're negotiating from the right floor.
Target firms with cap-exempt filing pathways
CPA roles at qualifying universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government-affiliated entities may be cap-exempt, letting your employer file outside the annual lottery window. Ask HR directly whether the organization holds cap-exempt status.
Search employers by H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and occupation, so you can see which accounting firms and corporate finance teams have actively filed for CPA roles before applying.
Confirm your specialty occupation evidence before the petition
USCIS scrutinizes CPA petitions when a job description lists duties that don't require an accounting degree specifically. Ask your employer to document degree requirements in the offer letter and match your SOC code to the O*NET specialty occupation profile.
Start the LCA process at least 60 days before your start date
Your employer must post the LCA at your physical work site for ten business days and receive DOL certification before filing Form I-129. Factor that into your offer negotiation so your start date is realistic.
H-1B Visa CPA: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CPA role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes accounting as a specialty occupation because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a directly related field. Your employer documents this in the H-1B petition by showing that the specific job duties require that degree. Roles that list accounting duties alongside general administrative work can draw scrutiny, so the job description should focus on technical accounting responsibilities.
Do I need a U.S. CPA license before my employer can file an H-1B petition?
A CPA license isn't a hard USCIS requirement for H-1B approval, but many employers require it before extending an offer because practicing as a CPA without state licensure creates compliance risk for the firm. If you hold a foreign accounting credential, you'll likely need to pass the Uniform CPA Examination and meet your state board's education requirements before most public accounting firms will sponsor you.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for CPA roles?
Large public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house finance teams, and regional firms with international client bases file H-1B petitions for accounting roles regularly. You can find employers with active H-1B filing history for CPA positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and occupation code so you're targeting companies that have already gone through the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers between busy seasons?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you move to a new employer once your petition has been pending with USCIS for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupation. For CPAs, that generally means staying within accounting, auditing, or closely related finance roles. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start work as soon as USCIS receives it.
Can my employer place me at a client site on an H-1B as a CPA?
Yes, but the employer who filed your H-1B petition must maintain the employer-employee relationship, including the right to control your work. If you're placed at a client site, your petitioning employer must document that control in the I-129 filing. USCIS has issued requests for evidence in third-party placement situations, so your employer should include itineraries and client contracts showing specific work assignments for the full petition period.