Senior Accountant: GAAP, Revenue & SEC Expert

Mississippi Power Co; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Accountant to perform advanced financial accounting functions, including revenue recognition, journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly statements.

This role will support the organization with analytical financial reviews and strict adherence to GAAP, FERC, and SEC guidelines, while collaborating with management and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Active CPA license is preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP is required.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel) is required.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with proactive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly recording of revenues, regulatory fees, and taxes in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and the SEC.
• Prepare monthly accounting entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Maintain financial records to track assets, liabilities, profit and loss, accounts receivables, purchasing and related activities.
• Provide explanations for monthly Trial Balance review with accounting team and management.
• Review financial results and provide analysis to Executive management.
• Perform analysis of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare internal and financial reports including actual vs budget analyses.
• Provide accounting research, information, and assistance for special projects and data requests.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for new revenue contracts.
• Maintain current documentation of accounting processes.
• Assist both internal and external auditors with data requests and ensure internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Active CPA license (preferred)

5+ years accounting experience (preferred)

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Oracle Cloud ERP (preferred)

Job description

Southern Company Services in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Accountant to perform advanced financial accounting functions, including revenue recognition, journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly statements.

This role will support the organization with analytical financial reviews and strict adherence to GAAP, FERC, and SEC guidelines, while collaborating with management and cross-functional teams.