Accountant

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking an accounting professional to join the team in Indianapolis. Primary duties include maintaining accurate accounting and ratemaking records, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for regulatory matters, and coordinating month-end activities in line with company policy.

The role interfaces with regulatory affairs, revenue accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting to ensure GAAP compliance and transparent financial testing for rate proceedings.

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where weoperate. 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 honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Ifyou’reready to be part of a companythat’snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We’renot just building a more sustainable future,we’repowering it.

POSITION SCOPE: Primary purpose of the position is to help maintain accurate accounting and ratemaking records and supporting documentation. 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. Candidate is 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 departments and other departments with 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 required deadlines
• 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

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.