Accountant

Accountant

Please Note : This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate is expected to work from the Southern Company Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta a minimum of 4 days per week.

JOB SUMMARY:

The accountant position is an integral part of a team that performs all financial accounting for Southern Power Company, an SEC registrant. This position is within the Property, Materials, and Lease Accounting Department, reporting to a team leader, and is in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing all accounting and reporting tasks related to materials and supplies, property insurance, and long-term service agreements for maintenance at the company’s natural gas fired generating facilities. This position ensures the tasks are completed in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. In addition, this position will provide support for Southern Power Company’s various internal management, partnership, and SEC reporting requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate, and resolve any reconciling differences
• Assist in the annual financial statement audits, SEC filings, and tax filings by preparing and providing supporting workpapers, schedules, and documentation as requested
• Ensure that all internal controls surrounding responsibilities are adequate and functioning effectively to achieve their objectives
• Provide management with detailed actual to budget or actual to actual variance explanations as requested
• Perform special projects, analysis, and other duties assigned by management to support business needs

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required
• Advanced degree in accounting or related field is a plus
• CPA license (or equivalent) is a plus.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Two or more years of experience in accounting is required
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required
• Experience in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations is required
• Experience in performing analysis on financial transactions and results is required
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements is required
• Experience using Oracle Cloud ERP accounting software is highly desirable
• Experience using Maximo Enterprise Asset Management software is a plus
• Knowledge of the utility industry and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) System of Accounts is a plus
• Positive, professional attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills is required
• Initiative-taking working style and critical thinking skills are required
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines is required
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel including experience with formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.), pivot tables, and data analysis is highly desirable

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Must help to ensure a culture of inclusiveness exists throughout the team

Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.

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: 11515

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power