Inventory Accountant

Inventory Accountant - Materials Accounting

Job Summary

Southern Company Services (SCS) currently has a position available in our Accounting department located at our corporate office in Birmingham, AL. This position will be responsible for executing the annual inventory audit program of the Southern Company electric operating companies, SCS, SNC and SPC. Inventory audits consist of inventory counts, reporting variances, understanding storeroom functions, communicating variances to storeroom, and accounting management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-related field required
• Must have 6 months of professional experience
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills, evidenced by the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, across various departments, and spanning multiple geographic locations of the company
• Must be able to operate storeroom machinery.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Perform storeroom physical inventory counts to confirm accuracy of material within Maximo
• Record physical count results within Maximo or EZMax Mobile
• Report physical inventory count results to storeroom personal, storeroom management and accounting management
• Ensure accounting impact of inventory related transactions is appropriate
• Perform accounting tasks in compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes/Oxley requirements
• Support Supply Chain and Plant personnel as needed with accounting inquiries

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills

• Knowledge and/or experience of storeroom operations
• Knowledge of Maximo preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, employing an array of functions to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiencies
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build working relationships with internal business partners
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent commitment to accuracy and details
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Understanding of GAAP, FERC, SEC and other applicable rules, regulations, and reporting requirements, as well as Southern Company policies and guidelines

Other Requirements:

• Must live or be willing to relocate to Central Alabama – Birmingham to Montgomery areas.
• No relocation will be offered
• Travel - 80% of time will be spent within storerooms/in-transit to storerooms
• Overnight travel due to length of storeroom audits
• Flexibility due to unforeseen changes (examples: weather, scheduling changes)
• Extended hours and weekend work as required

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: 10110

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services