Full-Time
Regulatory Accounting Case Manager
Regulatory Accounting
Posted on 9/30/2025
American Electric Power
10,001+ employees
Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity
Compensation Overview
$112.9k - $146.7k/yr
Columbus, OH, USA + 1 more
More locations: Canton, OH, USA
In Person
On-site at AEP Corporate Headquarters in Columbus, OH. Some travel required.
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- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field
- Minimum 6 years of general accounting experience or 4 years directly related to regulatory accounting or other regulatory activities
- CPA preferred
- Monitor proceedings at regulatory commissions and relevant legislative developments in order to identify and understand potential regulatory accounting implications
- Inform management of the accounting implications related to certain regulatory activities
- Support operating company recovery strategy and decision-making through accounting analysis and research
- Manage 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
- Provide accounting testimony before regulatory commissions including the sponsoring of accounting exhibits and schedules contained in the filing requirements as defined by individual commissions
- Manage the preparation and review of responses to interrogatories during discovery and rebuttal phases of proceedings
- 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
- Draft and review regulatory disclosures for SEC Form 10K/10Q, GAAP and FERC Reporting
- Provide regulatory accounting support for the annual external financial statement audit
- Some travel required
- Overtime expected at times during the processing of cases and quarter-end financial reporting
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience in leveraging technology to support completion of deliverables
American Electric Power (AEP) is a large U.S. electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than five million customers across 11 states. It uses a mix of power sources—coal, natural gas, nuclear, and growing renewable energy—to run a wide network of transmission lines that deliver electricity from plants to homes and businesses. Revenue comes mainly from selling electricity, with rates regulated by state and federal authorities. AEP’s scale, its extensive transmission grid, and its mix of regulated services distinguish it from smaller utilities and pure energy producers. The company aims to provide reliable electric service, manage energy costs, and pursue a gradual shift toward cleaner energy while complying with regulatory requirements.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
1906
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AEP signed 7 gigawatts of new load agreements in Q1 2026.
- Its five-year capital plan expanded to $78 billion.
- DOE guaranteed $1.6 billion for 5,000 miles of transmission upgrades.
What critics are saying
- Regulators can trim AEP's $78 billion capital plan.
- A few hyperscale customers drive nearly all incremental load growth.
- Equity issuance dilutes holders and increases financing dependence.
What makes American Electric Power unique
- AEP serves nearly 5.6 million customers across 11 states.
- It owns the nation's largest electricity transmission system.
- Its regulated model combines generation, transmission, and distribution assets.
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