Accountant

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

1d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience required.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Southern Company financial applications and processes is a plus (Oracle, Maximo, SOAR, ARCS, etc.).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance).
• Demonstrates innovative mindset, looks for ways to improve workplace effectiveness.
• Maintains strong customer focus: dedicated to meeting expectations, maintains effective relationships across the organization.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and inquisitive approach to problem solving.
• Takes personal ownership/responsibility and demonstrates initiative.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and strong motivation for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment, including a willingness to embrace technological change.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close process for the nuclear power plant sites.
• Review monthly accruals for completeness and accuracy, ensuring amounts and accounts align with supporting documentation.
• Analyze transactional data, prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees