Accountant

Southern Company; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking an Accountant to perform financial accounting for affiliate revenue recognition, cash accounts, and monthly reporting for 10-Q/10-K filings. The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, and maintaining process documentation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting, 1–3 years of experience, and strong GAAP knowledge. CPA is preferred; Oracle Cloud ERP and Workiva experience are advantages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience is required.
• Active CPA license is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP is required.
• Experience in analyzing financial transactions and results is preferred.
• Knowledge of SEC is a plus.
• Experience with ICFR is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus.
• Experience with Workiva is a plus.
• Excel experience is required.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication within team and Exec management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting related to affiliate revenues, cash management and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly accounting entries and related reconciliations in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and SEC.
• Prepare various internal accounting and financial reports.
• Provide accounting research and assistance for special projects and data requests.
• Maintain current documentation of accounting processes.
• Ensure internal controls surrounding responsibilities are adequate and functioning.
• Prepare monthly accounting entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare and maintain schedules and tie-outs used in 10-Q/10-K filings and earnings reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

1–3 years accounting experience

Active CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Workiva

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This Accountant position is primarily responsible for performing financial accounting functions related to affiliate revenue recognition, cash accounts and reporting for 10-Q and 10-K filings. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing journal entries, analyzing monthly results, completing account reconciliations, preparing monthly financial statements, company coordinator and footnote responsibilities for quarterly reporting, providing accounting guidance to those outside of Accounting, and maintaining processes documentation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.

• 1 – 3 years. of accounting experience is required

• Active CPA license is preferred.

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

• Experience in performing analysis on financial transactions and results is preferred.

• 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 Workiva 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 affiliate revenues, cash management 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.

• Ensure internal controls surrounding responsibilities are adequate and functioning.

• Prepare monthly accounting entries and properly maintain supporting documentation.

• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, tie-outs, and documentation used in developing 10-Q and 10-K filings and earnings reporting

• Company coordinator responsibilities for quarterly reporting

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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: 21019

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services