Financial Reporting Accountant Sr.

Job Posting End Date

06-21-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and other reports on a quarterly and annual basis for various AEP legal entities, including SEC registrants. Also responsible for the preparation of various internal management reports and other supporting tasks, such as the creation of journal entries, participating in monthly closing process, or participating in monthly consolidation process. Responsible for providing leadership on projects related to accounting and reporting issues.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist in the preparation of SEC and other financial reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, Form 1, and 3Q.
• Prepare journal entries to support consolidation process and financial statement preparation process.
• Assist in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data for internal and external customers.
• Perform analytical review of financial data.
• Prepare journal entries to support consolidation process and financial statement process.
• Interpret complex accounting theory.
• Interpret and apply accounting regulations and pronouncements.
• Keep abreast and stay informed of the latest rules, regulations, and reporting requirements of the SEC, FASB, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Assist in the Edgar and XBRL processes required for SEC filings.
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control processes.
• Perform project management activities.
• Assist in cultivating positive business relationships between financial reporting and AEP business partners.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or business with a concentration in accounting.

Work Experience requirement listed below: Three to five years' experience in accounting or financial reporting.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Prefer CPA or CFA or working towards such certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary

• MBA preferred.
• Competency in written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Experience with business reporting tools preferred.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to employ a logical approach to accomplish objectives and solve issues.
• Ability to lead others.
• Ability to promote a positive culture within a team setting.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Base Salary: $86,000 - $106,000

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance.

WHO WE ARE

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.