Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Perform plant accounting activities such as budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital work orders, outage tracking, etc. Provide assistance to material management function.
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
- Demonstrates the ability to perform with proper guidance administrative functions required in the relevant area of assignment in a safe, healthy, efficient and economical manner. Demonstrates knowledge of AEP's General Terms and Conditions, specifications, standards, codes and regulations relevant to accounting/materials management. Exhibits fundamental understanding of pertinent equipment, materials, tools, computer systems and accounting/material management processes. Demonstrates the ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to pertinent equipment, materials and business processes.
- Prioritize work to meet the goals and objects of the company, business unit and team. Assists with coordination of annual budgets, capital forecasts, 3 and 5 year plans and other accounting/materials management activities. Provides input to routine project planning and schedule. Understands the use of scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities. Participates in company and contractor's meeting, as requested. Monitors costs according to schedule and recommends necessary actions. Prepares and assist with analysis of reports. Maintains required records to support assignments.
- Applies skills and knowledge acquired through experience to work beyond routine assignments by solving problems. Seeks out information and understanding of problems and seek out applicable solutions within area of responsibility and/or beyond the normal routine. Understands the importance of identifying all opportunities and presenting new ideas and approaches. Applies economic analysis in problem solving.
- Communicates, listens and promotes ideas clearly with team, management and customers/contractors/vendors. Participates in the preparation of reports and papers. Assimilates information and instructions readily.
- Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their business unit. Demonstrates an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy internal and external customers who use and depend upon their work. Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting process. Knows which decisions they are authorized to make. Identifies risks and promotes opportunities.
- Participates and contributes to achieve team goals. Begins to network with peers to share information and encourage cooperation. Uses informal network to get things done. Develops effective win-win relationships, while understanding the goals and perspectives of others. Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines. Demonstrates ability to lead others. Participates in providing training and performance improvement projects and activities for lower-level employees.
Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited school with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Accounting or Material Management, or equivalent education/work experience.
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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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. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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