Accounting Team Leader

Southern Company; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is seeking an Accounting Team Leader in Atlanta, GA. The role leads a small team and ensures compliance with GAAP, FERC, and Sarbanes-Oxley while supporting payroll accounting and gas facility accounting.

The position is hybrid, with four days in the office. You will oversee monthly closings, journal entries, reconciliations, and contribute to SEC reporting through internal controls and coordination with the Comptroller’s organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• CPA license or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of two to three people in monthly closing using Oracle Cloud.
• Oversee monthly journal entries, analysis, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and control evidence.
• Assist in preparation of information for monthly management reporting.
• Assist in preparation of information for Southern Power’s 10-Q or 10-K.
• Assist with financial audits of Southern Power and subsidiaries.
• Promote workflow efficiencies in a dynamic environment.
• Develop people through motivation, training, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Internal controls

Oracle Cloud

Payroll accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Advanced degree

CPA license

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Accounting Team Leader

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Team Leader position is responsible for leading a team of accountants who perform financial accounting activities for Southern Power Company, an SEC registrant. This position will oversee various income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow accounting functions, while ensuring that financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements. This role will primarily focus on supporting the payroll accounting function, as well as the accounting activities for our various gas facilities. In addition, the position will support Southern Power’s SEC reporting requirements and manage key internal control processes across the Comptroller’s organization.

This is a hybrid position based in Atlanta, Georgia, requiring employees to work in the office four days per week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of two to three people in the monthly closing of financial records using Oracle Cloud.

• Oversee and review the completion of monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as required.

• Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes‑Oxley regulations, including compilation of control evidence and review/approval of direct reports’ internal controls.

• Assist in the preparation and review of accounting information that supports or may be included in monthly management reporting.

• Assist in the preparation and review of accounting information that supports or may be included in Southern Power’s 10-Q or 10-K.

• Assist with financial audits of Southern Power and its subsidiaries.

• Promote innovation and create workflow efficiencies in a dynamic environment.

• Focus on people development by providing motivation, continuous training, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) is required.

• Advanced degree is a plus.

• CPA license (or equivalent) is preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• 5 or more years of experience in accounting or related fields is required.

• Proficiency in applying GAAP and accounting principles is required.

• Experience with and a strong understanding of month‑end close, journal entries and account reconciliations is required.

• Experience with and strong understanding of analysis of financial transactions, financial statements, and internal controls is preferred.

• Experience with the Oracle Cloud is preferred.

• Working knowledge of the utility industry and the FERC chart of accounts is a plus.

• Experience in coaching and mentoring others is a plus.

• Possess:

  • a professional demeanor and proven ability to provide exceptional customer service.

  • strong interpersonal skills in dealing with people at various levels, including executive management.

  • exceptional verbal and written communications skills with ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner.

  • strong analytical skills and problem solving and research capabilities with an ability to simplify complex issues.

  • intellectual curiosity and a questioning attitude.

  • demonstrated strong project management and execution skills with multiple departments, including prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, anticipating next steps, and adapting to change.

  • proven leadership skills and experience working in teams with a key focus on teamwork.

  • proven ability to identify and execute process efficiencies.

  • the ability to perform with a high level of accuracy; detail-oriented nature.

  • the ability to multi-task to meet conflicting and tight deadlines.

• Model all aspects of Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

  Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.

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 .

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: 21380

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power