Senior Accountant
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Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work you can be confident that youre joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.
AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreements goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers are setting the pace for rapid global decarbonization.
If youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for you. Were not just building a cleaner more sustainable future - were powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
The Financial Reporting team is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the team. The position reports to the Financial Reporting Senior Manager and will partner closely with other stakeholders at the Companys headquarters in Arlington and across different business units globally as a key point of contact for accounting and financial reporting issues and to support various related deliverables. The position is primarily responsible for assisting in the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. To assist in the preparation of SEC (10-K/10-Q) and other public filings including the coordination and preparation of required disclosure information for the Companys business units world-wide. To assist in identifying and communicating the impacts of new or proposed accounting interpretations pronouncements or other technical literature to key stakeholders. To assist with the implementation of process improvements including system reporting upgrades optimizing data collection and improving financial analysis.
Key Skills:
Able to research interpret and apply technical accounting concepts (thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP) ensuring compliance with accounting standards and principles
Able to understand and comply with SEC reporting rules to assist with preparing and analyzing quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Exposure to SAP BPC or comparable consolidation systems Wdesk and Microsoft 365 products (Word Excel and Power BI in particular)
Aptitude for understanding accounting systems and consolidations logic
Able to identify opportunities for process improvements and show initiative to implement solutions preferably through the use of digital tools
Excellent documentation skills attention to detail rigorous work paper standards
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated and strong organizational skills able to plan organize and prioritize work assignments and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Education
Bachelors degree in Accounting
CPA strongly preferred
Experience
2 to 4 years of relevant accounting experience with Big 4 public accounting or public/private mix preferred
Current relevant experience in preparation and review of SEC filings in a multi-national environment
Large public company U.S. GAAP accounting experience
Exposure to complex technical accounting issues impairments acquisitions divestiture accounting business combinations revenue recognition leases consolidation equity method accounting etc.
Experience implementing process improvement projects and/or digital transformation initiatives
Work Environment
Hybrid
Fast paced and flexible
Decentralized subsidiary structure with operations spanning 13 countries
Collaborative approach with a focus on rotations and career development
Innovative and open to creative solutions and ideas
Intra and inter-team coordination including interaction with teams around the world
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
