Lead Accountant

Location: Indianapolis

## Lead Accountant Apply remote type:
On Site locations:
US, Indianapolis, INtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R1064330

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 WorkTM 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. Primary purpose of the position is to help maintain accurate accounting and rate making records with strong supporting documentation with minimal supervision for month-end close and regulatory filings.  

In this position, the person will prepare 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 rate making filings. The job interrelates with other groups within the Accounting Department and other departments within AES, such as Regulatory Affairs, Revenue Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Financial Reporting.

This position will coordinate both month-end and periodic activities and require some overtime primarily during periods of the accounting closing cycle or regulatory filings such as trackers/riders or base rate cases.
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* PRIMARY 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 rate making 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
* Monitors and ensures compliance with AES policies, internal controls and corporate policies
* Identifies problems areas, evaluates their causes and proposes actions to resolve the problems
* Propose improvement to the existing processes
* Exceed the requirements of our internal and external customers
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* MINIMUM 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
* Experience in a regulated business
* Familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts as well as US utility industry accounting practicesAES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and…