Lead Accountant

About the role

The AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

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
• Maintains accurate accounting and ratemaking records with strong supporting documentation with minimal supervision for month-end close and regulatory filings
• Prepares 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
• Coordinates both month-end and periodic activities and requires 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

Skills

• PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Experience with SAP accounting system
• CPA’s will be given preference
• Familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts as well as US utility industry accounting practices