Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

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 (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that’s leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you’re joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement’s goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

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 cleaner, more sustainable future – we’re powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Position Overview:

The Financial Reporting team is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the team. The position reports to the Financial Reporting Manager and will partner closely with other stakeholders at the Companys headquarters in Arlington and across different business units globally as a key point of contact for accounting issues and to support various accounting deliverables. The position is primarily responsible for assisting in the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. To assist in the preparation of SEC (10-K/10-Q) and other public filings, including the coordination and preparation of required disclosure information for 100+ business units world-wide. To assist in identifying and communicating the impacts of new or proposed accounting interpretations, pronouncements, or other technical literature to key stakeholders. To assist with the implementation of process improvements, including system reporting upgrades, optimizing data collection, and improving financial analysis.

Key Skills:

• Able to research, interpret, and apply technical accounting concepts (thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP), ensuring compliance with accounting standards and principles
• Able to understand and comply with SEC reporting rules to assist with preparing and analyzing quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Exposure to SAP BPC, or comparable consolidation systems, Wdesk, and Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, and Power BI in particular)
• Aptitude for understanding accounting systems and consolidations logic
• Able to identify opportunities for process improvements and show initiative to implement solutions, preferably through the use of digital tools
• Excellent documentation skills attention to detail, rigorous work paper standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and strong organizational skills able to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments and work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• CPA strongly preferred

Experience

• 2 to 4 years of relevant accounting experience with Big 4 public accounting or public/private mix preferred
• Current relevant experience in preparation and review of SEC filings in a multi-national environment
• Large public company U.S. GAAP accounting experience
• Exposure to complex technical accounting issues impairments, acquisitions, divestiture accounting, business combinations, revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, equity method accounting, etc.
• Experience implementing process improvement projects and/or digital transformation initiatives

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
• Fast paced and flexible
• Decentralized subsidiary structure with operations spanning 13 countries
• Collaborative approach with a focus on rotations and career development
• Innovative and open to creative solutions and ideas
• Intra and inter-team coordination, including interaction with teams around the world

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.