Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
AES Indiana · Indianapolis, IN · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: description about company (intro) maybe "About the role"? Actually the posting includes a paragraph about company and then "We are seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst...". That could be considered "About the role". Then "Key Responsibilities" list. Then "Qualifications" includes Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. There's no explicit Skills section separate; but we could treat Required Qualifications as skills? But we need to follow instruction: Use headings only when posting has real specific content. There's no explicit Benefits, Pay, Schedule content. So we should not include those headings. Also we should not include "About the role" if it's just generic? There is a paragraph describing the role and company. That is substantive. So we can include
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map the content to those headings. The posting has "Key Responsibilities". That maps to Responsibilities. It also has "Qualifications" with Required and Preferred. That maps to Qualifications. There's no separate Skills section; we could embed skills within Qualifications or maybe create Skills heading if we have specific skills listed. The Required Qualifications list includes: Bachelor's degree, Knowledge of financial reporting principles, Strong analytical..., Effective written..., Attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple priorities. Those could be considered skills. But we already have Qualifications heading. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Required and Preferred under Qualifications. No need for separate Skills.
Thus output:
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: description about company (intro) maybe "About the role"? Actually the posting includes a paragraph about company and then "We are seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst...". That could be considered "About the role". Then "Key Responsibilities" list. Then "Qualifications" includes Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. There's no explicit Skills section separate; but we could treat Required Qualifications as skills? But we need to follow instruction: Use headings only when posting has real specific content. There's no explicit Benefits, Pay, Schedule content. So we should not include those headings. Also we should not include "About the role" if it's just generic? There is a paragraph describing the role and company. That is substantive. So we can include About the role
with a
containing that description (excluding boilerplate like EEO, E-Verify notice, etc). Also we need to remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The posting ends with EEO statement and E-Verify notice. Those should be removed. We need to preserve all substantive information: company description, role description, responsibilities list, qualifications (required and preferred). Also maybe include "Key Responsibilities" as heading? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map the content to those headings. The posting has "Key Responsibilities". That maps to Responsibilities. It also has "Qualifications" with Required and Preferred. That maps to Qualifications. There's no separate Skills section; we could embed skills within Qualifications or maybe create Skills heading if we have specific skills listed. The Required Qualifications list includes: Bachelor's degree, Knowledge of financial reporting principles, Strong analytical..., Effective written..., Attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple priorities. Those could be considered skills. But we already have Qualifications heading. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Required and Preferred under Qualifications. No need for separate Skills.
Thus output:
About the role
... (company intro + role description)
Responsibilities
- ... each responsibility
Qualifications
- ... required qualifications
- ... preferred qualifications
for required and preferred? The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. So we can have a
- for required qualifications and another
- Support the preparation, review, and submission of financial reporting deliverables as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including trial balances, reporting packages, cash flow statements, management reports, disclosure checklists, representation letters, and subsequent event analyses.
- Partner with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits for AES consolidated financial statements and selected U.S. subsidiary audits.
- Prepare and coordinate timely and accurate external filings required by legal agreements, regulatory requirements, and local reporting obligations.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial reporting procedures, documentation, metrics, and reporting processes.
- Support quality control and review processes by maintaining appropriate documentation standards and sharing best practices across the team.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to develop operational knowledge and serve as a trusted resource for financial reporting and accounting matters.
- Monitor emerging accounting guidance, SEC developments, and industry trends, and assist in evaluating their potential impact on AES.
- Coordinate and support pre-close activities, including information gathering, meeting materials, agendas, and documentation as needed.
- Assist in maintaining an effective internal control environment and supporting SOX compliance requirements related to financial reporting and disclosures.
- Support the evaluation of technical accounting matters and help coordinate disclosure information required for quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
- Participate in the review and preparation of SEC filings for Indianapolis Power & Light Company and Dayton Power & Light Company.
- Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Knowledge of financial reporting principles and
- for preferred qualifications under the Qualifications section. That's fine.
We need to preserve all substantive information: The responsibilities list includes many items separated by periods. We need to split into list items. Ensure we keep all details.
Let's extract the responsibilities paragraph:
"Key Responsibilities Support the preparation, review, and submission of financial reporting deliverables as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including trial balances, reporting packages, cash flow statements, management reports, disclosure checklists, representation letters, and subsequent event analyses.Partner with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits for AES consolidated financial statements and selected U.S. subsidiary audits.Prepare and coordinate timely and accurate external filings required by legal agreements, regulatory requirements, and local reporting obligations.Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial reporting procedures, documentation, metrics, and reporting processes.Support quality control and review processes by maintaining appropriate documentation standards and sharing best practices across the team.Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to develop operational knowledge and serve as a trusted resource for financial reporting and accounting matters.Monitor emerging accounting guidance, SEC developments, and industry trends, and assist in evaluating their potential impact on AES.Coordinate and support pre-close activities, including information gathering, meeting materials, agendas, and documentation as needed.Assist in maintaining an effective internal control environment and supporting SOX compliance requirements related to financial reporting and disclosures.Support the evaluation of technical accounting matters and help coordinate disclosure information required for quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.Participate in the review and preparation of SEC filings for Indianapolis Power & Light Company and Dayton Power & Light Company.Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness."
We need to split at each sentence (period). Ensure we keep the content.
Now qualifications:
"Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Knowledge of financial reporting principles and accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment."
Preferred Qualifications:
"Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting financial reporting, external audits, SEC reporting, or regulatory compliance activities.Familiarity with SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial disclosure processes.Experience working with large organizations, public companies, or regulated industries.CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.Knowledge of SEC filing requirements and financial reporting systems."
Now the About the role section: We need to combine the introductory paragraphs before "We are seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst". Let's extract:
"Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, 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. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. We are seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will contribute to the preparation and analysis of financial statements and disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and regulatory matters across AES's businesses. This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen your technical accounting expertise, expand your knowledge of the energy industry, and build strong partnerships across the organization while supporting critical financial reporting and compliance activities."
We should remove the "Apply now and energize your career..." maybe that's application instruction? It says "Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy." That's an application instruction, should be removed per instruction: remove application instructions. Also "Apply now" is an instruction. So we should remove that sentence. Also the earlier "Are you ready..." is marketing but not boilerplate; it's part of role description. Keep it.
Thus About the role paragraph should be everything up to "We are seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst..." but excluding the "Apply now..." sentence. Also we should exclude the EEO and E-Verify notice at end.
Let's craft About the role paragraph:
"Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, 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. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. We are seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will contribute to the preparation and analysis of financial statements and disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and regulatory matters across AES's businesses. This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen your technical accounting expertise, expand your knowledge of the energy industry, and build strong partnerships across the organization while supporting critical financial reporting and compliance activities."
Now we need to output HTML fragment only.
Structure:
About the role
... (the paragraph)
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: