Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Financial Reporting team at its Arlington headquarters. You will prepare financial statements under U.S. GAAP, coordinate SEC filings, and drive process improvements across global units in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with SAP BPC, Workiva Wdesk, and Power BI. This role offers growth and cross-border exposure.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of annual/quarterly financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate SEC filings (10-K/10-Q) and disclosures for 100+ business units.
• Support implementation of process improvements and system reporting upgrades.
• Collaborate with Global teams and stakeholders for accurate reporting.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Consolidations

Power BI

SAP BPC

Workiva Wdesk

Documentation

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP BPC

Workiva Wdesk

Power BI

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.

Position Overview

The Financial Reporting team is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the team. The position reports to the Financial Reporting Manager and will partner closely with other stakeholders at the Company’s headquarters in Arlington and across different business units globally as a key point of contact for accounting issues and to support various accounting deliverables.

The position is primarily responsible for assisting in the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. To assist in the preparation of SEC (10-K/10-Q) and other public filings, including the coordination and preparation of required disclosure information for 100+ business units world-wide.

To assist in identifying and communicating the impacts of new or proposed accounting interpretations, pronouncements, or other technical literature to key stakeholders.

To assist with the implementation of process improvements, including system reporting upgrades, optimizing data collection, and improving financial analysis.

Key Skills

• Able to research, interpret, and apply technical accounting concepts (thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP), ensuring compliance with accounting standards and principles
• Able to understand and comply with SEC reporting rules to assist with preparing and analyzing quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Exposure to SAP BPC, or comparable consolidation systems, Workiva Wdesk, and Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, Power BI)
• Aptitude for understanding accounting systems and consolidations logic
• Able to identify opportunities for process improvements and show initiative to implement solutions, preferably through the use of digital tools or AI
• Excellent documentation skills – attention to detail, rigorous work paper standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and strong organizational skills – able to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments and work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting CPA preferred

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience with Big 4 public accounting or public/private mix preferred
• Current relevant experience in preparation and review of SEC filings in a multi-national environment
• Large public company U.S. GAAP accounting experience
• Exposure to complex technical accounting issues – impairments, acquisitions, divestiture accounting, business combinations, revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, equity method accounting, etc.
• Experience implementing process improvement projects and/or digital transformation initiatives

Work Environment

Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote) Fast paced and flexible Decentralized subsidiary structure with operations spanning multiple countries Collaborative approach with a focus on rotations and career development Innovative and open to creative solutions and ideas Intra and inter-team coordination, including interaction with teams around the world

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Salary and Compensation

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $105,000 and $131,325/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The deadline to apply for this role is 10/24/2026.

Company Culture

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.