Accountant
Description
The Accountant position is an integral part of a team that performs all financial accounting for Southern Power Company, an SEC registrant. This position will perform various income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow accounting tasks, while ensuring the tasks are completed in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. In addition, this position will provide support for Southern Power's various SEC reporting requirements. The position will report up within the Southern Power Company Accounting organization and is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform activities associated with financial accounting for various key areas for Southern Power Company and its subsidiaries, including monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as assigned (may include accounting for acquisitions).
Ensure that all internal controls surrounding responsibilities are adequate and functioning.
Provide management with detailed actual to budget or actual to actual variance explanations as requested.
Provide and assist in obtaining relevant accounting and disclosure information for quarterly SEC filings as requested.
Prepare quarterly and annual external audit requests as requested, ensuring timely response and maintenance of good working relationship with the external auditor.
LOCATION: This position sits out of Atlanta, GA however it is a hybrid position with a majority of work being performed remotely while having the ability to come into the office as business needs necessitate.
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related field) is required.
Advanced degree is a plus.
CPA license (or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
2 or more years experience in accounting or related field is required.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
Experience in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations is required.
Experience in performing analysis on financial transactions and results is preferred.
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements is preferred.
Experience with Oracle Cloud is preferred.
Knowledge of the utility industry and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) System of Accounts is a plus.
Positive, professional attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills is required; team player.
Proactive working style and problem-solving skills are required; self-starter.
Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines is required.
Model all aspects of Company Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor- owned utilities, and commercial and industrial customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and West Virginia.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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 Field: Accounting & Auditing
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Southern Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): No
Work Location(s):
Southern Company Headquarters - 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW (30ATLANTA)
30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW
Atlanta, 30308
Req ID: SPC2000358
