Research Accountant

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Accounting Research Department, collaborating with a team responsible for providing accounting guidance on new, proposed, or non-routine transactions while considering financial, regulatory, and tax accounting impacts and ensuring compliance with GAAP, SEC, FERC, and Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) requirements. The person in this position will work directly with Georgia Power Company's (GPC) Accounting Finance and Treasury (AFT) organization, AFT management, other system departments, other operational management, internal and external auditors, and any other providers or users of accounting data to ensure compliance with emerging and changing issues. This position will be located in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia Power Corporate Office. The position will be: filled at a level depending on the skills and experience of the individual selected; required to review contracts and leases entered into by the Company to ensure proper GAAP and regulatory accounting treatment; required to maintain a current review of all new pronouncements, standards, interpretations, and directives issued by the FASB, SEC, FERC, and GPSC; responsible for researching technical accounting and regulatory issues, formulating accounting conclusions, and formally documenting the Company's position; responsible for providing Accounting management with assurance that the financial reporting and disclosures of the Company are accurate by ensuring compliance with all accounting principles and regulatory requirements; and assisting with the Company's response to proposed guidance issued by the FASB, SEC and any other regulatory body.

Requirements

• BS or BA in Accounting or equivalent is required
• Knowledge and ability to apply GAAP and SEC rules and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Working knowledge of accounting research tools
• Ability to research accounting transactions and regulatory issues and provide sound guidance
• Comfortable with making decisions.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to communicate accounting applications and analysis to non-financial employees.
• Exhibit strong initiative and require minimal supervision.
• Candidate must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company culture – Safety First, Act with Integrity, Intentional Inclusion, and Superior Performance
• Be flexible and a decision maker, understanding the broad implications of decisions and work activities
• Self-starter and results oriented
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative and takes personal responsibility for assignments to ensure client needs are fully met
• Consistent performance during increased pressures and conscientious about deadlines

Nice To Haves

• CPA and an advanced degree are preferred
• 3+ years of work experience in an accounting discipline is preferred (utilizing skills and abilities outlined herein, including applying ASC 842, ASC 606, etc.)
• Experience in a public accounting firm is desirable
• Knowledge of FERC System of Accounts and rate making concepts a plus
• Travel – limited
• Full-time preferred, however, his position can be filled with a part-time employee (minimum requirement of 20 hours/week)

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and leases entered into by the Company to ensure proper GAAP and regulatory accounting treatment.
• Maintain a current review of all new pronouncements, standards, interpretations, and directives issued by the FASB, SEC, FERC, and GPSC.
• Research technical accounting and regulatory issues, formulate accounting conclusions, and formally document the Company's position.
• Provide Accounting management with assurance that the financial reporting and disclosures of the Company are accurate by ensuring compliance with all accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the Company's response to proposed guidance issued by the FASB, SEC and any other regulatory body.

What This Job Offers

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