Staff Accountant – GAAP & SEC Reporting Specialist

Southern Nuclear; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Gas is seeking a Corporate Accounting Staff Accountant to perform GAAP-based financial accounting for outside entities. The role involves monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting to support Form 10-Q/10-K, with in-office work four days per week in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting, 4+ years’ experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with month-end close processes. CPA preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; advanced degree preferred; CPA license preferred.
• Four+ years accounting experience; GAAP proficiency required.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• FERC regulations understanding; SOX awareness desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as required.
• Ensure internal controls surrounding assigned responsibilities are functioning and documented.
• Prepare accounting information for inclusion in monthly management reporting.
• Prepare information supporting Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filings.
• Support reporting requirements for Southern Company Gas, including stand-alone statements.
• Assist with financial audits of Southern Company Gas and subsidiaries.
• Promote workflow efficiencies in a dynamic environment.
• Focus on people development through motivation, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Southern Company Gas is seeking a Corporate Accounting Staff Accountant to perform GAAP-based financial accounting for outside entities. The role involves monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting to support Form 10-Q/10-K, with in-office work four days per week in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting, 4+ years’ experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with month-end close processes. CPA preferred but not required.