Accountant

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate accounting and ratemaking records and supporting documentation. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end close and regulatory reporting.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of accounting experience, knowledge of US GAAP, and strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time role is on-site and part of AES's global finance team.

Qualifications

• Degreed candidates in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work assignments to meet deadlines.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reviews financial information for reports and ratemaking matters.
• Develops, prepares, audits, and reviews reports on a regular monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis.
• Analyzes, reconciles, and evaluates the accuracy of general ledger accounting details.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with AES policies and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven‑time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty‑first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. 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 more sustainable future, we're powering it. and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. The primary purpose of the position is to help maintain accurate accounting and ratemaking records and supporting documentation. The candidate will prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for regulatory matters in accordance with company policies and procedures and accurately prepare schedules for rate proceedings. Candidates are also expected to identify and understand GAAP and regulatory accounting and reporting requirements and coordinate both month‑end and periodic activities. This job interrelates with other groups within the accounting department and other departments within AES, such as regulatory affairs, revenue accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, i.e., journal entries, reconciliation reports.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work assignments to meet the deadlines required.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reviews financial information in the preparation of reports, including schedules and testimony for ratemaking matters.
• Develops, prepares, audits, and reviews reports on a regular monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis.
• 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years of accounting experience
• Degreed Candidates in Accounting from an accredited college and/or university
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong computer skills
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and oral and written communication skills
• Results‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to work as part of a team

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.

Accelerating the future of energy, together

Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future.

Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action.

We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other.

We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.