Research Accountant

Southern Company • Gulfport, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Accounting Policy and Research Accountant – Gulfport, MS

The position is located in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Summary of Position Duties

The responsibilities for the Accountant position include:

1. Research, provide sound guidance on, and
document technical accounting and reporting issues affecting the company
2. Review of contracts and various proposed or completed transactions to determine and document the required
technical accounting and financial statement disclosure impacts
3. Evaluation of the impact of new accounting standards and participation in the adoption of the new standards
4. Assistance in establishing accounting policies for Mississippi Power and the
Southern Company system
5. Participation in quarterly and annual financial reporting process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Two years of accounting or auditing experience is required
• Knowledge of FASB, SEC, and FERC accounting and reporting standards and requirements
• Ability to research technical/complex accounting issues
• Strong oral and written communications skills with the ability to understand and explain complex accounting issues to a varied audience
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with accounting, auditing, various functional areas and levels of management
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities
• Self-directed, proactive and able to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity and rigor

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA is desired
• Public accounting firm experience is preferred
• Research of FASB Codification experience is preferred
• Lease, software, and/or derivative accounting experience is preferred
• Utility accounting experience is desired
• Understanding of the regulatory rules and requirements unique to the utility industry (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Research, provide sound guidance on, and document technical accounting and reporting issues affecting the company
• Review of contracts and various proposed or completed transactions to determine and document the required technical accounting and financial statement disclosure impacts
• Evaluation of the impact of new accounting standards and participation in the adoption of the new standards
• Assistance in establishing accounting policies for Mississippi Power and the Southern Company system
• Participation in quarterly and annual financial reporting process

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).

What This Job Offers

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