Accountant

Job Summary

Southern Financial Reporting is looking for a motivated and experienced Accountant to join our team. This role plays a key part in managing monthly and quarterly accounting functions for Southern Company Holdings, Inc. (SOHI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company with multiple investments across diverse projects. This role offers exposure to a wide range of accounting activities and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to financial analysis and reporting. This department offers excellent career opportunities for the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

- Prepare monthly and quarterly SOHI journal entries in Oracle

- Prepare payment requests for SOHI subsidiaries

- Create and distribute monthly affiliate billing documentation

- Reconcile bank accounts within Oracle Cash Management

- Analyze and reconcile account balances

- Monitor and analyze cash balances; initiate funding at SOHI subsidiaries as needed

- Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements

- Support quarterly SEC reporting activities, including documentation preparation and tie-outs

- Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments and business units, as well as external audit teams.

Education And Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

- Minimum 1 – 3 years of professional experience in accounting, financial accounting, regulatory accounting, finance, internal controls, or auditing

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

- Experience with journal entries, bank and account reconciliations, and Oracle ERP is desired

Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

- Clear and professional verbal and written communications skills

- Ability to collaborate effectively with personnel across departments and levels

- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Behavioral Attributes

- Demonstrates curiosity and innovation in finding ways to improve and streamline workflows

- Adaptable to changing priorities and business needs

- Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating initiative and ownership

- Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgement with sensitive information

- Positive, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 15845

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services