Senior Accountant
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 primary responsibility of the Senior Accountant is to ensureaccurateandtimelymaintenance of accounting records for the U.S. Utilities through support of the monthly close process. This role requires strong analytical skills and sound judgment as the candidate will make independent decisions while performing accounting activities where only general guidelines or procedures are available.
The Senior Accountant will collaborate with various accounting teams toprovide assistance training and workload balancing support as needed. This position offers regular exposure to company leadership and opportunities for professional growth. The candidate will be expected to build andmaintaineffective working relationships within the accounting organization and across other business areas supported by the accounting function.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assistwith all corporate accounting activities for the USUtilitiesbusinesses andtheirassociated legal entities.Activities to include but not limited to:
Own the monthly close processes for AES US Services
Maintain and update annual cost allocation methodologies for AES US Services
Oversee designated accounting transactional activities performed by AESServiciosAmerica
Execute accounting close activities for AES US Services AES Ohio and AES Indiana
Performmonthly HLBV review and control execution
Serve as the general ledger superuser providingexpertiseand support as needed
Prepare and deliver audit support documentation on a monthly quarterly and annual basis
Analyze reconcile andvalidategeneral ledger activity to ensure accuracy and proper classification
Monitor compliance with AES policies internal controls and corporate accounting standards
Identifyaccounting and control issues evaluate root causes and implementtimelyresolutions
Support regulatory rate case preparation efforts
Ensure internal accounting controls areproperly designedoperatingeffectively and consistently applied
Perform ad hoc accounting analyses and tasks as requested by management
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to resolve accounting and control matters throughout the year
Build andmaintainstrong working relationships across finance accounting and other business functions
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
BS in Accounting
Minimum of five years relevant accounting experience
Experience with the month end accounting close process
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP
Strong interpersonal skills to interface with teams within the accounting and business operational areas
Excellent analyticalwrittenand oral communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
CPA preferred
Experience in a public utility environment
Experience in a service company environment
Knowledge of US Utility industry accounting practices and rate making principles
In-depth knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts strongly preferred
Experience in SAP ERP system strongly preferred
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- Journal Entries
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- NetSuite
About Company
AES is a global energy company that creates greener, smarter and innovative energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the future of energy.
