Accountant – Government Grants

Accountant - Birmingham, AL

Southern Company Services (SCS) currently has a position available in our Accounting department located at our corporate office in Birmingham, AL. This role is a vital part of a team that manages accounting tasks associated with billing for research and development activities, as well as meeting various reporting requirements for governmental funding. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Position Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.

- An advanced degree or certification is preferred.

- Minimum of 2 years of recent accounting experience required; including experience in financial reporting.

- Prior experience in overseeing the financial aspects of US Department of Energy awards, including reporting and compliance, is highly valued.

- Knowledge of the following:

+ Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

+ Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations

+ Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements

+ Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accounting rules and regulations.

- 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.

Job Responsibilities

- Ensure government projects are set up accurately and in a way to support Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements.

- Collaborate with contacts to ensure accurate and timely billing of all government contracts.

- Guarantee the prompt and accurate generation of journal entries, backed by relevant documentation, to uphold the timeliness of month-end closures and the integrity of the financial statements.

- Finalize account reconciliations by the predetermined deadlines, ensuring that all reconciliations are accompanied by sufficient documentary evidence.

- Prepare for various audits and Incurred Cost Submission studies by providing the necessary information in a timely manner, thus maintaining a positive and productive relationship with auditing personnel.

- Foster innovation and enhance efficiency within repetitive processes, aiming to optimize operations in a dynamic work environment.

- Provide financial analysis and reporting to management to support decision-making processes.

- Stay current with changes in government regulations and accounting standards to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.

Skills

- Exhibit a proficient capacity for multitasking and delivering work of exceptional accuracy within stringent and frequently overlapping time constraints.

- Demonstrate advanced project management skills, including effective task prioritization, fostering productive working relationships, balancing workloads, anticipating future needs, and adapting to changing circumstances.

- Possesses intellectual curiosity and a questioning attitude, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

- Showcase strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, reinforced by a solid aptitude for research and investigation.

- Show strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, using various functions and formulas to improve processes and efficiency.

- Ability to collaborate and build working relationships with both internal and external customers.

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: 14146

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services