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 position within Regulatory Accounting Services (RAS) at American Electric Power (AEP) is a remote role primarily focused on managing accounting staff to support the research, preparation, review, analysis, and cost recovery of accounting transactions for AEP's utility and non-utility subsidiaries. This position is critical in ensuring compliance with regulatory accounting standards and involves significant interaction with various regulatory commissions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the regulatory accounting aspects of various filings, providing accounting testimony, and preparing regulatory analyses. In this role, the Accounting Manager/Sr. Manager will analyze and research accounting transactions, ensuring that all accounting instructions are communicated effectively to other accounting departments based on the outcomes of regulatory proceedings. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly in the context of regulatory requirements, and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment. The role is designed for individuals who are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a continuous improvement mindset. Candidates will be considered for either the Accounting Manager or Accounting Sr. Manager title based on their education, experience, and interview performance. The minimum requirements for the Accounting Manager position include a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with a concentration in Accounting and at least five years of accounting experience. The Accounting Sr. Manager position has similar educational requirements but may involve increased expectations and responsibilities. The role also emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior and compliance with AEP's Corporate Compliance policy, as well as participation in special projects as needed. The position is remote, preferably located within AEP's service territory, which includes several states, and candidates from other locations may be considered based on payroll, tax, and benefits.

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.
• 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.

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 utility accounting environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas.

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.