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

$110,656 - $143,854/Yr

American Electric Power - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Columbus, OH

Utilities

About the position

The Accounting Manager/Sr. Manager for Regulatory Accounting Services (RAS) at American Electric Power (AEP) is responsible for overseeing the accounting staff involved in the research, preparation, review, analysis, and cost recovery of accounting transactions for AEP's utility and non-utility subsidiaries. This role is critical in managing the regulatory accounting aspects of various filings before regulatory commissions, ensuring compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and providing accounting testimony before these commissions. The position requires a strong understanding of regulatory filings and the ability to analyze and research accounting transactions effectively. In this role, the Accounting Manager/Sr. Manager will manage the preparation of regulatory analysis and provide accounting instructions to other departments based on the outcomes of regulatory proceedings. The position is remote, preferably located within AEP's service territory, which includes states such as Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Candidates from other states may be considered based on payroll, tax, and benefits. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support AEP's Corporate Compliance policy. They will also participate in special projects as requested, ensuring that the accounting team meets the company's objectives and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements. This position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, including discretionary annual and long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, and educational assistance.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting staff in support of research, preparation, review, analysis, and cost recovery of accounting transactions for AEP's utility and non-utility subsidiaries.
• Manage regulatory accounting aspects of various regulatory filings before various commissions.
• Provide accounting testimony before regulatory commissions, including sponsoring 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 based on the outcomes of regulatory proceedings.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with a concentration in Accounting.
• Five or more years of accounting experience.
• 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 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 competencies in adaptability, flexibility, creativity, and initiative.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in regulatory accounting or compliance roles.
• Familiarity with utility industry regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards including discretionary annual and long-term incentives.
• 401(k) plan.
• Pension plan.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life/AD&D insurance.
• Educational assistance.