Accounts Payable/Accounting Assistant

Staff Accounting Assistant

Job Summary

SCS Accounts Payable supports the accounts payable function for Southern Company and affiliates (APC, GPC, MPC, SCS, SNC, Southern Company Parent, Southern Company Gas and Southern Power Company).

This position is responsible for providing support to meet corporate and business unit goals and objectives and performing Southern Accounts Payable activities in support of financial reporting and ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies, procedures and applicable laws that govern our business.

The AP functions include but are not limited to invoice and payment processing, PCard and business expense statement audits, 1099/1042 reporting, and completion of AP internal controls.

Job Responsibilities

- Processing of supplier and internal invoices

- Resolving possible invoice issues to ensure timely supplier payment

- Respond promptly to customer inquiries and resolve identified issues

- Research and resolve returned checks

- Provide data and perform research as needed for audit requests

- Meet all SOX and production control requirements

- Audit of employee expense reports to ensure compliance with Business Policy

Educational Requirements

- High School diploma or equivalent degree required

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

- Minimum 3 months of professional experience required

- Related work experience is a plus

- General knowledge of basic accounting principles preferred

- Exposure to Oracle Cloud, Maximo, and related applications preferred

- Microsoft Office experience preferred

- Possess good oral and written communication skills

- Discreet with confidential and sensitive information

Behavioral Attributes

- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, Act with Integrity)

- Ability to collaborate and build working relationships with others

- Strong customer focus

- Positive attitude

- Strong organizational skills

- Excellent attention to detail

- Ability to work in a team environment

- Flexibility in a changing environment and a willingness to embrace technological change

Other Requirements

- Occasional travel required

- Overtime hours and weekend work required as needed

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: 18603

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services