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?

  • This is a dedicated tax planning opportunity for a Fortune 150 business
  • The complexity of their tax footprint – Very uniquely challenging, cool role for a tax professional
  • Dynamic group of young professional and mid-career professionals in this Tax department
    • Most come from Big Four CPA backgrounds, World class team
  • Recently announced four internal promotions!
    • High performers are rewarded at AEP

What is the company looking for?

  • 6+ years experience; Accounting background with planning exposure
  • Lead research and planning projects in an effort to identify ways to minimize the company’s tax burden
  • Modeling and forecasting for transactions the company is involved in
    • Understand their impact on the company’s business
  • Monitoring federal, state and local tax legislation and how it impacts the company’s tax footprint

Compensation:

  • Approx. $135,000 base salary
  • 20% bonus