Revenue Accountant

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the value of in-office collaboration. This position is an integral part of a team that is responsible for the accurate and timely accounting/reporting of all retail revenues and account receivables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent is required.
• 2 or more years of accounting experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations is preferred.
• Strong Excel capabilities.
• Possess technical competence and analytical skills including problem solving and innovation.
• Takes personal responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Fosters relationships with peers, managers and customers and is a team player.
• Proactively seeks enhancements to existing processes.
• Effective time and project management skills.
• Model all aspects of Company Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of the utility industry and the FERC System of Accounts is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud is preferred.
• Experience with CSS or similar Customer Service billing system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities associated with financial accounting for various key areas, including monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations and other accounting duties as assigned.
• Perform research and corrections for customer accounts to ensure accurate billing and General Ledger accounting.
• Respond to audit data requests from internal and external parties.
• Participate in the preparation of all required external reporting, including SEC 10Q/K filing support, FERC Form 1, PSC requests, and EIA reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including compilation of control evidence.
• Promote innovation, improve repetitive processes, and create efficiencies in a dynamic workflow environment.

What This Job Offers

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