CORE JOB DUTIES:
Responsible for managing accounting staff in support of the research, preparation, review, analysis and cost recovery of accounting transactions for AEP’s utility and non-utility subsidiaries. Job duties to be focused in one or more of the following accounting disciplines:
• Manage regulatory accounting aspects of various regulatory filings before various commissions
• Provide accounting testimony before regulatory commissions including the sponsoring of accounting exhibits and schedules contained in the filing requirements as defined by individual commissions
• Manage the preparation of regulatory analysis
• Analyze and research accounting transactions
• Provide accounting instructions to other accounting departments from the outcome of regulatory proceedings
Job Description
Work Designation — remote preferably in AEP’s service territory in these states: OH, WV, VA, KY, TN, IN, MI, OK, TX, LA, AR. Other states and locales may be considered based on payroll, tax and benefits.
Based on education, experience and interview, these two (2) opportunities will be filled commensurately at either title in the Accounting Manager job family. For this posting, minimum requirements are written at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.
Accounting Sr. Manager (grade 10)
Accounting Manager (grade 9) = bachelor’s degree + five (5) years of experience
Other Accountabilities
- Ensure continued compliance with existing internal controls and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
- Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the AEP Corporate Compliance policy.
- Participate in special projects, as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business with a concentration in Accounting
Experience: five or more (5+) years of accounting experience
Additional Expectations:
- CPA certification preferred.
- Public accounting experience and/or experience with the client-side of an audit.
- Exposure to and familiarity with the utility industry preferred
- Strong competency in written and verbal communication.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- PeopleSoft experience preferred.
- Detail-oriented with an ability to employ a logical approach to accomplish objectives and solve issues.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.
- Ability to work as part of a team and possess excellent time management and organization skills.
- Ability to lead and supervise others.
- Strong planning and organization skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the following competencies: Adaptability, Flexibility, Creativity and Initiative.
INITAL POSITION / BASE SALARY FUNDING: ($110,656 – $168,954). In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual and long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, life/AD&D insurance, educational assistance, etc.
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:SP20-009
Compensation Range:$110,656.00-143,853.50 USD