Accounting Manager

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

10d•$116,255 - $151,133•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the future of Accounting at AEP by stepping into a leadership role where you don’t just manage processes — you elevate them. As an Accounting Manager, you will oversee end to end accounting operations for your assigned areas, guide a high performing team, and champion process innovations that strengthen controls, enhance reporting, and support strategic decision making. At AEP, we invest in your future. This role positions you for progression into senior leadership roles within Accounting and across the company. Through leadership development, mentorship, and tuition assistance, we support your long term success. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values your development and long-term success, we’re looking for you! This is where your accounting expertise becomes leadership. As an Accounting Manager, you’ll advance beyond executing and reviewing complex work to owning functions, coordinating across business units, and ensuring that systems, controls, and people operate cohesively at scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business with an Accounting concentration.
5 years of accounting experience required.
Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft products and familiarity with ERP systems.
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to employ a logical approach to solve problems and achieve objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to coach and guide others, including providing constructive feedback.
Continuous improvement mindset demonstrated through adaptability, flexibility, creativity, and initiative.

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress towards certification preferred.
PeopleSoft experience preferred.
Exposure to and familiarity with the utility industry preferred.
Public accounting experience and/or experience supporting external audits is preferred.
Strong business acumen with an eye for efficiency and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly close process for your functional area(s) to be completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with management expectations.
Lead the team to implement and consistently execute compliant processes aligned with internal control requirements and accounting policies.
Oversee the implementation of new transactions (including regulatory orders), business lines, and accounting processes.
Oversee the development and performance of analytic procedures to proactively identify control issues and provide insights to business partners.
Lead and participate in special projects that support strategic initiatives across the organization.
Lead the preparation and review deliverables that assist the Financial Reporting team with timely issuance of AEP's annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q's, including registrant and non-registrant reporting, MD&A and footnote preparation and review.
Review and approve responses provided to data requests for AEP regulatory filings and proceedings, ensuring appropriate analysis and documentation.
Review and approve internal management reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clarity of financial data.
Lead the client side coordination of external and internal audits, ensuring timely, accurate responses and fostering strong professional relationships with auditors.
Champion initiatives to identify, develop, and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Build and maintain strong working relationships within Accounting and across AEP business units.
Foster development of staff through coaching and training.
Promote a positive, collaborative team environment that supports continuous learning and operational excellence.