Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

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. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

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.