Staff Accountant II, III

The responsibilities for the Accountant position include preparation of monthly journal entries and reconciliations and addressing ad hoc requests for the Utility Accounting team. The Accountant is primarily responsible for recording and reporting on Operations and Maintenance Expenses for a Local Distribution Utility; Variance analysis; FERC ledger and FERC reporting; and other ad hoc requests. This role must work well with strict deadlines. This include preparing and maintaining rider related entries and working with the regulatory accounting team. This position requires 4 days in office - onsite.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

•BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field required

•Intermediate to Advance knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

•Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including the ability to critically think and present new or creative solutions.

•Common ERP (e.g., Oracle) and reporting knowledge/abilities.

•Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

•Strong organizational skills.

•Strong account reconciliation skills.

•Team player and with the ability to work independently.

•Ability to work in an organized, detailed manner under tight deadlines.

Preferred:

•Natural gas or similar regulated industry experience.

•Accounts Receivable/Bad Debt Analysis experience a plus.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Record financial transactions via journal entries.

•Perform general ledger account reconciliations; analyze and research outstanding items/issues.

•Monitor reports/accounts/expenses; determine and make necessary adjustments.

•Work with customers (internal and external) to resolve problems; answer questions and provide recommendations.

•Generate standard and non-standard reports; analyzes data.

•Calculate, review, and analyze financial information relating to specialty area (e.g., general ledger, FERC ledger); analyze variances; use professional judgment and expertise to perform complex estimates and calculations.

•Monitor and analyze expenditures and balance sheet variances.

•Demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize.

•Independently and creatively solve problems.

Communication:

•Work with customers (internal and external) and colleagues to resolve problems.

•Assist internal customers with recommendations on recording transactions; explain the impact to the general ledger and financial statements.

•Listen to understand and present information clearly and confidently.

Relationships & Networking:

•Collaborate and build effective relationships with stakeholders.

•Foster collaboration and teamwork.

•Demonstrate emotional intelligence.

Innovation:

•Implement process and system changes as necessary to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of responsibilities.

•Follow organizational policies and procedures.

•Understand the business and industry.

Development of Self/Others:

•Responsible for monitoring progress against goals/deliverables; hold oneself accountable for results.

•Inspire and motivate by acting as a role model and empower others to take ownership and be accountable.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

•Strive to recognize personal biases and lead differently as a result.

•Understand, accept, and value differences.

•Foster an environment that allows for difficult conversations.

•Understand and articulate the value of DE&I.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Travel Requirements:

•Infrequent Traveler (0-5% travel): The incumbent may be required to travel on a very limited basis. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.

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 Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,830.00 - $81,913.00 per year

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Work Location: In person