Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager - Accounting & Reporting

Job Posting End Date 08-08-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

The Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager - Accounting and Reporting is responsible for supporting income tax accounting matters, including the monthly income tax provision, quarterly/annual reporting, and SOX controls processes. They will plan, organize, and lead a team focusing on staff development and process improvements.

They will also lend support in areas such as tax forecasting, tax compliance, audits and legislative impacts, and regulatory matters.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.

• Preparation and review of income tax disclosures as part of the Company’s external reporting process (10-K, 10-Q, Misc. GAAP Statements, FERC Forms, etc.).

• Provide review and oversight of internal control policies and procedures.

• Exercise oversight of outside consultants and contractors providing professional services and staff augmentation.

• Actively participate in the analysis, selection, and maintenance of tax systems for use in filing tax returns/reports and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including presenting findings, preparing reports, and providing analytical support.

• Support the preparation of income tax forecasts, analysis, and schedules to support company planning processes.

• Support the tax compliance efforts, including tax return preparation and application of tax planning strategies and audit outcomes to income tax provisions and reporting.

• Apply understanding of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances to support ongoing business operations.

• Six (6) years of total work experience in business, finance or accounting with a minimum of three (3) years experience in tax functions. (Tax Manager)

• Eight (8) years of total work experience in business, finance or accounting with a minimum of three (3) years experience in tax functions. (Tax Senior Manager)

• Licenses/Certifications: Professional Certification (CPA, CMA, CIA) preferred.

• Salary Range between: $116,000-$145,000 (Tax Manager), $136,000-$175,000 (Tax Senior Manager)

• Comprehensive Benefits Package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees

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.

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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