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Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

This Accountant position is primarily responsible for performing financial accounting functions related to revenue recognition, regulatory filings associated with revenues, and FAS158 pension analysis. Would also assist the Southern Company Services Tax department by providing necessary information associated with sales & use tax, income tax, and quarterly tax requests. Additional accounting responsibilities include, but not limited to, preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, preparation of financial reports, providing accounting direction to those outside of Accounting, maintaining processes documentation, and providing detailed analysis of financial transactions and results to executive management, where necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required

• Five plus years of accounting experience is required

• Active CPA license is a plus

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) is required

• Experience in performing analysis on financial transactions and results is required

• Knowledge of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a plus

• Experience with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) is a plus

• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus

• Experience with MS Office (specifically Excel) is required

• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking, initiative-taking critical thinking skills, and excellent follow through

• Effective written and verbal communication skills within team and Executive management

• Excellent team interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines with minimal supervision

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Accounting related to revenues and related regulatory fees

• Responsible for revenue, pension, and tax transactions and reconciliations

• Prepare monthly accounting entries and related reconciliations in accordance with GAAP, FERC, & SEC

• Prepare various internal accounting and financial reports

• Provide accounting research, information and assistance for special projects and data requests

• Maintain current documentation of accounting processes

• Assist both internal and external auditors with data requests

• Ensure internal controls surrounding responsibilities are adequate and functioning

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 5329

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern LINC