Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

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

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Indianapolis is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Financial Reporting team. You will support preparation and analysis of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.

This role offers exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and collaboration with auditors and business partners. You will help ensure accuracy and compliance across quarterly and annual reporting cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• Strong interest in learning and developing expertise in financial reporting, SEC reporting, and technical accounting.
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to learn and take on increasing responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to understand and analyze financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close activities.
• Assist with quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K).
• Prepare analyses and supporting documentation for accounting matters.
• Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders for reviews and audits.
• Support SOX controls and other reporting requirements.
• Collaborate across teams to validate financial information used in external reporting.
• Participate in process improvements for reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

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.

Financial Reporting Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will support the preparation and analysis of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, while collaborating with accounting teams, business partners, and external auditors.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is eager to learn and grow in financial reporting. The role provides broad exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and the energy industry while contributing to key financial reporting and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close activities, including financial statements, cash flow statements, reporting packages, and related analyses.
• Assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Prepare financial analyses and supporting documentation and assist with researching and evaluating accounting and reporting matters.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by coordinating information and documentation with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with financial reporting controls and SOX compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with accounting and business teams to gather, analyze, and validate financial information used in external reporting and disclosures.
• Support regulatory and other external reporting requirements, as applicable.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of financial reporting processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• Strong interest in learning and developing expertise in financial reporting, SEC reporting, and technical accounting.
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to learn and take on increasing responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to understand and analyze financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or internship exposure in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or a related area.
• Familiarity with financial statement preparation, month-end close, account analysis, or audit support.
• Exposure to U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal controls, or SEC reporting is a plus.
• CPA eligibility, progress toward CPA certification, or interest in pursuing the CPA is a plus.
• Experience with ERP, consolidation, or financial reporting systems is a plus.

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.