Financial Reporting Accountant

Enidchamber; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Reporting Specialist responsible for preparing accurate financial statements and reports for various legal entities. The role involves ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and maintaining financial data integrity. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2-4 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary annual incentive

401(k)

Pension

Health insurance

Vacation

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounting/reporting experience required.
• Working towards CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of SEC and financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control processes.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft applications

Business reporting tools

Job description

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and other reports on a quarterly and annual basis for various AEP legal entities, including SEC registrants. Also responsible for the preparation of various internal management reports and other supporting tasks, such as the creation of journal entries, participating in monthly closing process, or participating in monthly consolidation process.

Job Posting End Date

05-23-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in the preparation of SEC and other financial reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, Form 1, and 3Q.
2. Assist in the preparation of journal entries to support consolidation process and financial statement preparation.
3. Assist in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data for internal and external customers.
4. Perform analytical review of financial data.
5. Comprehend complex accounting theory.
6. Interpret and apply accounting regulations and pronouncements.
7. Keep abreast and stay informed of the latest rules, regulations, and reporting requirements of the SEC, FASB, and FERC.
8. Assist in the Edgar and XBRL processes required for SEC filings.
9. Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control processes.
10. Assist in cultivating positive business relationships between financial reporting and AEP business partners.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or business with a concentration in accounting.

Work Experience: Two to four years of accounting/reporting experience.

Required License(s)/Certification(s): Preferably working towards CPA certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary.

• Competency in written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Experience with business reporting tools preferred.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to employ a logical approach to accomplish objectives and solve issues.
• Ability to promote a positive culture within a team setting.

INITIAL POSITION / BASE SALARY FUNDING: approximately ($62,000 - $77,000/year).

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-005

Compensation Range: $61,647.00 - $77,057.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.