Regulatory Accounting Consultant StaffAEP Service CorporationColumbus, Ohio
Job Posting End Date 06-23-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary Support operating company regulatory activities by managing regulatory accounting data and processes. Position requires the determination of total company revenue requirements utilizing a diverse set of data from many resources across functions. This information is used to determine the rates operating companies use to bill customers for electric service. Position includes interaction and communication with various parties to regulatory proceedings. At the conclusion of regulatory proceedings, requires providing accounting instructions to other accounting departments. Keep accounting management informed about regulatory activities. Job Description WHAT YOU’LL DO: Provide Expert Accounting Services to Support Execution of Regulatory Strategy & Inform Accounting Management About Regulatory Activities Monitor proceedings at regulatory commissions and relevant legislative developments in order to identify and understand potential regulatory accounting implications Inform management of potential accounting implications related to regulatory activities Support operating company recovery strategy and decision-making through accounting analysis and research Participate in regulatory accounting aspects of regulatory filings before various commissions Query accounting general ledger and subledger systems. Accurately organize and/or summarize resulting accounting data for regulatory reporting. Assist in preparation of accounting testimony, accounting exhibits and schedules included in the filing requirements as defined by regulatory commissions Prepare responses to interrogatories during discovery and rebuttal phases of proceedings Provide Accounting Instructions Related to Regulatory Proceedings & Support External Financial Statement Disclosure Monitor commission decisions and newly enacted laws or rules affecting ratemaking for accounting implications and disclosure requirements Research and analyze commission decisions and/or newly enacted laws or rules affecting ratemaking Research and analyze Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 980, Regulated Operations Research and analyze Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) accounting rules, including the FERC Uniform System of Accounts Prepare and/or review accounting memos, which document accounting conclusions, instructions, and disclosure considerations resulting from regulatory directives Develop, create, modify, and manage regulatory accounting models for specific regulatory mechanisms Prepare regulatory disclosures for SEC Form 10K/10Q, GAAP and FERC Reporting Provide regulatory accounting support for the annual external financial statement audit WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of general accounting experience or 3 years directly related to regulatory accounting or other regulatory activities Licenses/Certifications: CPA preferred OTHER MUST HAVES: Some travel required Overtime expected at times during the processing of cases Strong written and oral communication skills Experience in leveraging technology to support completion of deliverables. WHERE YOU’LL WORK: On-Site - in the office daily when not traveling for work in Columbus, OH (AEP Corporate Headquarters) or Tulsa, OK WHAT YOU’LL GET: Between $97,000 - $124,000. In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual and long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! #LI-ONSITE #AEPCareers Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-008 Compensation Range: $96,110.00-124,940.00 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists 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 of time. 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