Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

AES•Arlington, VA

8d•$105,000 - $131,325•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation’s Financial Reporting team is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, this role partners with stakeholders at the company’s Arlington headquarters and across global business units as a key contact for accounting issues and deliverables. The position assists with preparing financial statements under U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations, preparing SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other public filings, and coordinating required disclosure information for more than 100 business units worldwide. It also helps identify and communicate the impacts of new or proposed accounting interpretations, pronouncements, and technical literature, and supports process improvements such as system reporting upgrades, optimized data collection, and improved financial analysis. The role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two remote. The work environment is described as fast-paced and flexible, with a decentralized subsidiary structure spanning multiple countries, a collaborative approach focused on rotations and career development, openness to creative solutions, and frequent coordination with teams around the world. The expected salary at commencement is $105,000–$131,325 per year, with an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave. The application deadline is October 24, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Two to five years of relevant accounting experience.
Current relevant experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings in a multinational environment.
Large public company U.S. GAAP accounting experience.
Ability to research, interpret, and apply technical accounting concepts, with thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Ability to understand and comply with SEC reporting rules and assist with preparing and analyzing quarterly and annual financial statements.
Aptitude for understanding accounting systems and consolidation logic.
Excellent documentation skills, attention to detail, and rigorous workpaper standards.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivation and strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and function independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Big Four public accounting experience or a mix of public and private accounting experience preferred.
Exposure to SAP BPC or comparable consolidation systems, Workiva Wdesk, and Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, and Power BI.
Exposure to complex technical accounting issues such as impairments, acquisitions, divestiture accounting, business combinations, revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, and equity method accounting.
Experience implementing process improvement projects and/or digital transformation initiatives.
Initiative in identifying and implementing process improvements, preferably using digital tools or AI.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
Assist in preparing SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other public filings.
Coordinate and prepare required disclosure information for more than 100 business units worldwide.
Identify and communicate the impacts of new or proposed accounting interpretations, pronouncements, and other technical literature to stakeholders.
Support process improvements, including system reporting upgrades, optimized data collection, and improved financial analysis.
Partner with stakeholders at headquarters and across global business units as a key contact for accounting issues and deliverables.