Lead Accountant

AES • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary purpose of this 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, Financial Planning and Analysis, 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.

Requirements

• Degreed Candidates in Accounting 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
• Creative problem solving and analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP accounting system
• CPA’s will be given preference
• Experience in a regulated business
• Familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts as well as US utility industry accounting practices

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior