Senior Accountant: GAAP & Financial Reporting Lead

Southern Company; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Southern Company Services in Birmingham, AL seeks aSenior Accountant to support Corporate Accounting. Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, payroll interlinking, and audit support within a SOX/GAAP framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments and strong Excel and Office usage. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA or candidate preferred, 5–7 years of accounting experience, and knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules, and FERC rules.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred; an advanced degree desired.
• 5-7 years of recent general accounting experience (including public accounting experience, preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, SOX 404 compliance, and FERC accounting rules.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Aufgaben

• Generate prompt, accurate journal entries with documentation for month-end closings and financial statements integrity.
• Coordinate with Payroll and stakeholders to resolve issues and identify risks; implement timely solutions.
• Finalize reconciliations by deadlines with documentary evidence and address irregularities.
• Oversee cash accounting activities and manage multiple deadlines and staff.
• Prepare management analysis on accruals, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Assist in annual and quarterly external audits with timely information.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance reporting and efficiency.
• Mentor team members and promote adherence to standards and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Multitasking

Project management

Analytical thinking

Excel expertise

Research skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate

Advanced degree desired

Jobbeschreibung

Southern Company Services in Birmingham, AL seeks aSenior Accountant to support Corporate Accounting. Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, payroll interlinking, and audit support within a SOX/GAAP framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments and strong Excel and Office usage. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA or candidate preferred, 5–7 years of accounting experience, and knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules, and FERC rules.