Senior Accountant

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This position is a new role to help with the increase work load due to the ongoing increases of regulatory filings and FERC reviews.

Primary purpose of the position is to help maintain accurate accounting and ratemaking records with strong supporting documentation with minimal supervision for month-end close and regulatory filings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degreed Candidates in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college and/or university
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong computer and systems skills
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and oral and written communication skills
• Results oriented, self-motivated, and able to work with limited direct supervision and as part of a team
• Willingness to testify before the PUCO and IURC

SKILLS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• CPA's will be given preference
• Experience in an Electric Utility Accounting
• Experience with SAP accounting system
• Familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts as well as US utility industry accounting practices

POSITION SCOPE:

Primary purpose of the position is to help maintain accurate accounting and ratemaking records with strong supporting documentation with minimal supervision. In this position, the person will prepare journal entries and account reconciliations in adherence with company policies and control procedures. Functions include accounting for AES Ohio and/or AES Indiana rate adjustment mechanisms (trackers/riders) and preparing Excel schedules and updating written testimony to be included in ratemaking filings. The job interrelates with other groups within the Accounting Department and other departments within AES, such as Regulatory Affairs, Revenue Accounting and Financial Reporting. This position will coordinate both month-end and periodic activities and require some overtime primarily during periods of the accounting closing cycle or regulatory filings such as trackers/riders or base rate cases.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Records, classifies and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, i.e. journal entries and reconciliation reports
• Plans, organizes and prioritizes work assignments to meet required deadlines
• Compiles, analyzes and reviews financial information in the preparation of reports, including schedules and testimony for ratemaking matters
• Develops, prepares, and reviews reports on a regular monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis to meet business needs
• 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 problems areas, evaluates their causes and proposes actions to resolve the problems
• Propose improvement to the existing processes
• Exceed the requirements of our internal and external customers

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.