Tax Accounting Asst Sr

American Electric Power•Canton, OH

8d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Accounting Associate provides administrative and operational support to the tax team by managing routine filings, responding to internal and external requests, maintaining compliance-related documentation, and assisting with month-end close and audit activities. This role plays an important part in supporting accurate, timely tax processes and improving operational efficiency across the department. This position offers the opportunity to support a dynamic tax operations function while contributing to compliance, reporting, and process efficiency efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a team-focused environment.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Business or Accounting or High School graduate/GED equivalent education and 8 additional years of accounting experience.
Associates degree and 5 years of in-depth experience with accounting transactional data, invoice processing, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
High school or GED equivalent education and 8 additional years of accounting transactional data, invoice processing, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.
Ability to work as part of a team and possess excellent time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare, process and review recurring accounting transactions such as invoices (incoming & outgoing), remittance advices, and customer checks, while exercising independent judgment.
Research and resolve discrepancies related to recurring accounting transactions.
Assist in reviewing general ledger account activity for accuracy.
Assist in the development and documentation of processes and procedures.
Assist in the preparation of responses to general data requests and inquiries from AEP internal and external customers.
Develop and cultivate a positive business relationship between Accounting and other AEP business partners.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.