Accountant Senior Or Accountant Principal

AEP

Columbus, OH, US
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00; annual bonus; comprehens...
General ledger accounting
Journal entry processes
Account reconciliations
The Accountant Senior and Accountant Principal roles provide advanced accounting support for AEP companies, including designing and reviewing journal entry processes, developing analytical review procedures, and leading general ledger close processes and certain reporting activities for assigned areas of responsibility

Job Summary

  • The Accountant Senior and Accountant Principal roles provide advanced accounting support for AEP companies, including designing and reviewing journal entry processes, developing analytical review procedures, and leading general ledger close processes and certain reporting activities for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • As you progress from Senior to Principal, you’ll take on increasingly complex assignments and broader leadership responsibilities across processes, reviews, and strategic initiatives.
  • AEP supports your growth through leadership development, mentorship, and tuition assistance.

Matching Summary

The Accountant Senior and Accountant Principal roles provide advanced accounting support for AEP companies, including designing and reviewing journal entry processes, developing analytical review procedures, and leading general ledger close processes and certain reporting activities for assigned areas of responsibility.

Salary

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00; Annual Bonus; Comprehensive Benefits Package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General ledger accounting
  • Journal entry processes
  • Account reconciliations
  • Balance sheet reviews
  • Data analytics tools
  • Financial system applications
  • Variance analyses
  • Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
  • Internal controls
  • Accounting policies
  • FERC reporting
  • GAAP financial statements

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Leadership development
  • Mentorship
  • Cross-functional initiatives
  • Employee referral bonus program

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business with an Accounting concentration
  • 3 years of accounting experience (Accountant Senior)
  • 4 years of accounting experience (Accountant Principal)
  • CPA or progress towards certification preferred
  • PeopleSoft experience preferred
  • Utility industry experience preferred
  • Public accounting experience preferred

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Not specified

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