Accountant

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

This position will perform accounting and analytical tasks in support of the company’s fleet of nuclear power plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major or concentration in Accounting is required.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP, FERC, SEC and other rules, regulations, and reporting requirements, as well as Company policies and guidelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a commitment to accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-direct, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or professional certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with financial applications and processes is a plus (ie; Oracle, Maximo, SOAR, ARCS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close process for the nuclear power plant sites.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries, account analyses, and account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Serve as liaison between the nuclear power plant sites and Alabama Power and Georgia Power on accounting related matters.
• Ensure all accounting transactions are thoroughly documented, meet a standard of re-performance, and can be easily followed.
• Provide accounting guidance to both accounting and non-accounting co-workers to resolve accounting/financial related issues.
• Prepare and/or coordinate responses to internal and external data or regulatory requests.
• Maintain an effective system of internal controls for all financial transactions.
• Perform ad hoc accounting research and analysis as required.
• Ensure accounting is performed in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level