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POSITION SCOPE:

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.  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 reportsPlans, organizes and prioritizes work assignments to meet required deadlinesCompiles, analyzes and reviews financial information in the preparation of reports, including schedules and testimony for ratemaking mattersDevelops, prepares, and reviews reports on a regular monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis to meet business needsAnalyzes, reconciles and evaluates the accuracy of general ledger accounting details and ensures the amounts are proper and classified correctlyMonitors and ensures compliance with AES policies, internal controls and corporate policiesIdentifies problems areas, evaluates their causes and proposes actions to resolve the problemsPropose improvement to the existing processesExceed the requirements of our internal and external customers

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Degreed Candidates in Accounting from an accredited college and/or universityKnowledge of US GAAPStrong computer and systems skillsExceptional organizational and analytical skills and oral and written communication skillsResults oriented, self-motivated, and able to work with limited direct supervision and as part of a teamWillingness to testify before the PUCO and IURCCreative problem solving and analysis

SKILLS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

CPA’s will be given preferenceExperience in regulated utilitiesExperience with SAP accounting systemFamiliarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts as well as US utility industry accounting practices

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.