Senior Accountant

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Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Records financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Use software applications to assemble and format data and/or reports
• Plans, organizes and prioritizes work assignments to meet required deadlines
• Analyzes, reconciles and evaluates the accuracy of general ledger accounting details and ensures the amounts are proper and classified correctly
• Monitors and ensures compliance with AES policies, internal controls and corporate policies
• Identifies problem areas, evaluates their causes and takes action to resolve the problems. Designs and implements improvement to the existing processes. Exceed the requirements of our external and internal customers
• SAP experience
• Intercompany Accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Show a high degree of competence, service and initiative in solving problems on your own

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Accounting/Finance
• Five (5) years of recent, verifiable, and relevant accounting experience in a public accounting firm and/or publicly traded company.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills required.
• Must exhibit in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and be able to understand and comply with SEC reporting requirements.
• Strong research and project management skills are needed.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA preferred
• Be able to grasp and apply technical accounting concepts and able to effectively use systems to automate processes and enhance analysis
• Be proactive in solving problems and developing creative solutions, able to work on multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility as priorities change, able to work effectively both as a team member and independently.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.