Senior Accountant

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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Records financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Use software applications to assemble and format data and/or reports

• Plans, organizes and prioritizes work assignments to meet required deadlines

• 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 problem areas, evaluates their causes and takes action to resolve the problems. Designs and implements improvement to the existing processes. Exceed the requirements of our external and internal customers

• SAP experience

• Intercompany Accounting

• Advanced Excel skills

• Show a high degree of competence, service and initiative in solving problems on your own

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Accounting/Finance

• Five (5) years of recent, verifiable, and relevant accounting experience in a public accounting firm and/or publicly traded company.

• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills required.

• Must exhibit in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and be able to understand and comply with SEC reporting requirements.

• Strong research and project management skills are needed.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA preferred

• Be able to grasp and apply technical accounting concepts and able to effectively use systems to automate processes and enhance analysis

• Be proactive in solving problems and developing creative solutions, able to work on multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility as priorities change, able to work effectively both as a team member and independently.