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Southern CompanyPosted 2 weeks ago
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Staff Accountant

HybridAtlanta, Georgia, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelEnterpriseEnergy Services

Job Summary

Conduct monthly journal entries, analyze financial transactions and results, and perform account reconciliations for Southern Power and its subsidiaries. Prepare audited and unaudited financial statements for partners, ensure internal controls are adequate, and provide management with variance explanations. Support the external audit by preparing quarterly and annual requests while maintaining disclosure information for 10-Q and 10-K filings. This hybrid role requires four in-office days at the Atlanta, Georgia office.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
  • 2 or more years of accounting experience
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Experience in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Experience in performing analysis on financial transactions and results
  • Experience with accounting systems and tools (Oracle, Excel, SOAR)
  • Knowledge of the utility industry and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) System of Accounts
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements
  • Positive, professional attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team player
  • Proactive working style with ability to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines
  • Self-directed
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Model all aspects of Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced degree
  • CPA license (or equivalent)

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