American Electric Power (AEP) is a $20 billion, energy utility company headquartered in Columbus, OH. They are a Fortune 250 business, and a world leader for renewable energy initiatives. The business was founded in 1906 and is now one of the five largest utility companies in the United States. AEP services 5.5 million customers across 11 states.
What will the right person find attractive about the role?
- Opportunity to exit public accounting
- They run their department like a public accounting firm, without the ugly hours
- Stability – Great opportunity for someone in a less stable company, or perhaps someone looking for a larger department/larger company with better resources
- Ability to be regionally remote (CLE, PIT, IN, DET, KY, CIN)
- Can also be in-office or hybrid
What is the company looking for?
- 75% of the job is prep and review of domestic income tax compliance and ASC 740 provision
- 25% of the job is tax forecasting. This is a unique, forward facing tax area that few companies invest in as heavily as AEP
- Open to someone light with 2-3 years of experience (heavy senior with 4+ years preferred)
Compensation:
- Approx. $100,000 base salary
- 10% bonus