Southern Company

Senior Accountant

LocationBirmingham, AL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Senior Accountant - Birmingham, AL

Southern Company Services (SCS) currently has a position available in our Corporate Accounting department located at our corporate office in Birmingham, AL supporting the accounting functions for Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC). This position is an integral part of a team that performs traditional accounting, billing, and financial & regulatory reporting. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!


Position Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field of study required
CPA or CPA candidate highly preferred. An advanced degree is desired.
Minimum of 5-7 years of recent general accounting experience (including public accounting experience, preferred); including experience in financial reporting and financial statement preparation.
Ideal candidate will have experience in property or lease accounting experience


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

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 and any identified irregularities are addressed in a timely and adequate manner.
Compile management analysis reporting covering topics such as accruals, deferred debits/credits, analysis of the balance sheet, and cash flow, among others.
Prepare for annual and quarterly external audits 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.


Skills

Exhibit a proficient capacity for multitasking and delivering work of exceptional accuracy within stringent and frequently overlapping time constraints.
Possess sophisticated project management competencies, characterized by the adept prioritization of tasks, cultivation of productive working relationships, equilibrium in managing workloads, foresight in anticipating forthcoming requirements, and agility in responding to evolving circumstances.
Possesses intellectual curiosity and a questioning attitude.
Showcase robust analytical and problem-solving abilities, underpinned by a strong aptitude for research and investigation.
Exhibit a comprehensive command of Microsoft Excel, employing an array of functions and formulas to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiencies.

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: 10679


Job Category: Accounting & Auditing


Job Schedule: Full time


Company: Southern Company Services

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