About this Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager - Accounting & Reporting role at American Electric Power
Job Posting End Date
09-19-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
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.Job Description
What You'll Do:
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
Calculate and maintain effective tax rate calculations.
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.
Manage and develop Tax staff and coordinate training.
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.
What We're Looking For:
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
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)
Other Must Haves:
Licenses/Certifications: Professional Certification (CPA, CMA, CIA) preferred.
Where You'll Work:
This is an On-Site role based out of Columbus, OH.
What You'll Get:
Salary Range between: $116,000-$145,000 (Tax Manager), $136,000-$175,000 (Tax Senior Manager)
Annual Bonus
401(k) Match
Long Term Incentive (Tax Senior Manager)
AEP Pension
Comprehensive Benefits Package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
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.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $177,503.00The 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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