What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Accounting Revenue Assurance position at Southern Company Gas?
Job Summary:
This position manages 3 to 4 professional accounting staff in the performance of duties relating to revenue accounting and unclaimed property management. This position is responsible for ensuring that journal entries are recorded in accordance with GAAP, and that relevant internal controls, including SOX controls, are performed properly. The group provides information for internal and external financial reporting, performs balance sheet reconciliations, and designs and performs adhoc analysis to answer business questions – often from Rates and Regulatory groups. The position includes independent interaction with both internal and external auditors, Municipal and State employees with regards to unclaimed property and revenue taxes, and customers who have questions on unclaimed property items.
Functional Expertise:
Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities by Competency
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required: BA/BS degree in Accounting, or equivalent academic education
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Required:
Related Work Experience:
6 to 7 years advanced accounting experience
Or equivalent academic education and experience
Preferred:
Supervisory experience
Public accounting experience
Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Required:
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Intermediate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
ERP (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and reporting (e.g., TM1, Essbase, etc.) experience – advanced proficiency
MS Word – intermediate proficiency
MS Excel –advanced proficiency
Strong organizational and cross-functional coordination skills
Team player and with the ability to work independently
Preferred:
Database experience (MS Access or other) demonstrating the ability to design and implement queries and reports
Experience in ERP systems implementation
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Travel Requirements: 5 to 10% annually. The incumbent may be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
Work Environment: The incumbent works in an office environment.
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 9748
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: AGL Services Company
Pay Range: $86,682.00 - $136,215.20 USD Annually: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.
This position manages 3 to 4 professional accounting staff in the performance of duties relating to revenue accounting and unclaimed property management. This position is responsible for ensuring that journal entries are recorded in accordance with GAAP, and that relevant internal controls, including SOX controls, are performed properly. The group provides information for internal and external financial reporting, performs balance sheet reconciliations, and designs and performs adhoc analysis to answer business questions – often from Rates and Regulatory groups. The position includes independent interaction with both internal and external auditors, Municipal and State employees with regards to unclaimed property and revenue taxes, and customers who have questions on unclaimed property items.
Functional Expertise:
Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities by Competency
- Manages a professional staff of 3 to 4 accountants 1
- Performing necessary validation and close related tasks to ensure accurate and timely close process.
- Oversees the recording of basic to complex transactions, in the general ledger and in the revenue reporting system; determines and makes appropriate adjustments.
- Oversees the performance of general ledger account reconciliations; analyzes and researches outstanding items/issues.
- Generation of standard and non-standard reports; analyzes data; tests for reasonableness.
- Perform internal controls, recognizes and promptly reports issues when they arise, and suggests improvements to make controls more effective.
- Participates in the testing and implementation of business system changes related to revenue or unclaimed property
- Calculates, reviews, and analyzes financial information; analyzes variances; uses professional judgment and expertise to perform complex estimates and calculations.
- Provides well-developed professional expertise and decision-making abilities.
- Capable of analyzing and reconciling large volumes of data.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Independently and creatively solves problems.
- Works with customers (internal and external) to resolve problems; answers questions and provides accounting guidance and recommendations.
- Collaborates and builds effective relationships with stakeholders
- Coordinates month-end close process
- Effectively motivates staff
- Responsible for meeting month end, quarter end, and year-end financial deadlines
- Responsible for monitoring progress against goals/deliverables; holds self and other accountable for results
- Follows organizational policies and procedures
- Provides continuous process improvement suggestions and assists with implementations.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required: BA/BS degree in Accounting, or equivalent academic education
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Required:
Related Work Experience:
6 to 7 years advanced accounting experience
Or equivalent academic education and experience
Preferred:
Supervisory experience
Public accounting experience
Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Required:
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Intermediate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
ERP (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and reporting (e.g., TM1, Essbase, etc.) experience – advanced proficiency
MS Word – intermediate proficiency
MS Excel –advanced proficiency
Strong organizational and cross-functional coordination skills
Team player and with the ability to work independently
Preferred:
Database experience (MS Access or other) demonstrating the ability to design and implement queries and reports
Experience in ERP systems implementation
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Travel Requirements: 5 to 10% annually. The incumbent may be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
Work Environment: The incumbent works in an office environment.
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 9748
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: AGL Services Company
Pay Range: $86,682.00 - $136,215.20 USD Annually: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.
Salary : $86,682 - $136,215
