REMOTE (Accounting Manager - Accounting Sr. Manager) - Regulatory Accounting Services (RAS)

Job Posting End Date

09-12-2024

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

Job Summary

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

Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.

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