Senior Financial Reporting Analyst - SEC & GAAP Expert

Socket.dev; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is hiring a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting to deliver external financial reporting for AES Ohio and the parent company. You will ensure GAAP and SEC compliance, coordinate with Finance, Legal, Regulatory and Operations, and support audits and reporting timelines.

Responsibilities include SEC filings, MD&A preparation, XBRL tagging, and monitoring new accounting pronouncements. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA designation highly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or SEC reporting for a publicly traded company, preferably within the utility or energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate SEC filings for US utilities/AES Ohio, as well as standalone financial statements as required by legal agreements and regulations on a consistent basis.
• Lead the preparation and filing of periodic reports with the SEC (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and regulatory filings specific to the utility industry, primarily focused on AES Ohio.
• Draft and review financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting schedules with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Lead the XBRL tagging and review process to ensure accurate data presentation in accordance with SEC regulations.
• Monitor new SEC regulations and FASB accounting pronouncements; assist with evaluating their impact on financial reporting.
• Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit process.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to SOX Section 404 and support audit testing.
• Participate in special projects, including process improvements, system implementations, technical accountant analyses, and ad hoc reporting.
• Build strong relationships with finance, regulatory, operations, and legal teams, and develop business and utility industry specific knowledge.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workiva (Wdesk)

SAP

Job description

AES Corporation is hiring a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting to deliver external financial reporting for AES Ohio and the parent company. You will ensure GAAP and SEC compliance, coordinate with Finance, Legal, Regulatory and Operations, and support audits and reporting timelines.

Responsibilities include SEC filings, MD&A preparation, XBRL tagging, and monitoring new accounting pronouncements. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work across