Budget Analyst SPC Plant Harris

Southern Company • Prattville, AL

116d

About The Position

The Budget Analyst position will provide overall accounting/budgeting expertise and analysis for Southern Power Company's Plant Harris in Prattville, AL. This position will develop, implement and maintain accounting/ budgeting/ reporting processes for both O&M and Capital budgets, as well as maintain and support associated information systems. This position will be an active member of the Budget Operations Review Board representing Plant Harris. The Budget Analyst will also act as a liaison between plant personnel and SPC Accounting/SPC Budgeting. This position will report directly to the Plant Manager and will also have administrative duties in support of the management team and plant personnel. Additional duties may include: Coordinating luncheons/meetings, recording material receipts, verification of vendor invoices, establishing purchase orders in support of plant operations, and tracking personnel time. Overnight travel is required but not frequent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) required.
• Knowledge of Southern Company budgeting principles a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to accuracy and detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Advanced computer skills with Excel strongly preferred; knowledge with Oracle and Maximo is a plus.
• Experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or finance is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate Our Values.
• Be a self-starter with strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Be flexible and able to adapt in a continuously changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain accounting/budgeting/reporting processes for O&M and Capital budgets.
• Maintain and support associated information systems.
• Act as a liaison between plant personnel and SPC Accounting/SPC Budgeting.
• Report directly to the Plant Manager.
• Support the management team and plant personnel with administrative duties.
• Coordinate luncheons/meetings.
• Record material receipts.
• Verify vendor invoices.
• Establish purchase orders in support of plant operations.
• Track personnel time.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree