Plant Accounting Specialist — Month-End Close & Fixed Assets

Southern Company Gas; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Gas is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our Plant Accounting team in the United States. The role focuses on month‑end close execution, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and capital project accounting while ensuring compliance with U.S.

GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Shared Services, Regulatory Accounting, and external auditors to deliver timely and accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 3–10 years progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Apply US GAAP to plant accounting, fixed assets, and capital projects.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries for fixed assets, depreciation, leases, and capital projects.
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Skills

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Fixed asset accounting

Capital project accounting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Oracle General Ledger

PowerPlan

Job description

Southern Company Gas is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our Plant Accounting team in the United States. The role focuses on month‑end close execution, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and capital project accounting while ensuring compliance with U.S.

GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Shared Services, Regulatory Accounting, and external auditors to deliver timely and accurate