Staff Accountant I, II, III

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Basic Function: Prepares and analyzes support for financial reports and filings to ensure compliance with external reporting requirements for Southern Company Gas (GAS) and subsidiaries. Representative Duties and Responsibilities: Supports the filing and tagging of quarterly, annual and other periodic financial and regulatory reports as needed (10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, 8-K, etc.) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and various state and federal utility regulatory agency requirements. Drafts disclosures within filings and ensures revisions to filings are accurate and timely. Completes documentation process as necessary for external reporting and filing. Supports the Disclosure Committee under Sarbanes-Oxley 404 (internal control over financial reporting certification) through compilation of disclosure matrix responses to ensure timely and accurate filing of all material information. Supports internal and external financial reporting for Southern Company Gas and its four reporting segments (Distribution Operations, Gas Marketing Services, Gas Pipeline Services and Corporate), including annual audited and quarterly unaudited financial statements. Supports annual audit and quarterly review by external auditor of all applicable SEC filings and subsidiary financial reports. Participates on special projects as needed. The incumbent works in an office environment 4 days a week. This is subject to change at any time. Staff Accountant III 5-7 years of experience in the accounting field, preferably external reporting and auditing Complete tasks with a requisite level of supervision or guidance 0-5 years of experience in the accounting field, preferably external reporting and auditing Complete tasks with significant supervision or guidance Staff Accountant I/II Education and Experience: Required: BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance 0-7 years of relevant work experience Preferred: Combination of SEC reporting experience and audit experience (external audit with public accounting firm or internal audit involving audits of financial statements and SEC filings) Experience in utility or natural gas industry Experience using WDesk Skills: Required: Analytical and documentation skills Demonstrated working knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations (1933 and 1934 act) Interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work well in a team environment Time management MS Excel - intermediate proficiency MS Word - intermediate proficiency Certifications/Licenses: Preferred: Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or actively working towards certification

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• 0-7 years of relevant work experience
• Analytical and documentation skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations (1933 and 1934 act)
• Interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Time management
• MS Excel - intermediate proficiency
• MS Word - intermediate proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Combination of SEC reporting experience and audit experience (external audit with public accounting firm or internal audit involving audits of financial statements and SEC filings)
• Experience in utility or natural gas industry
• Experience using WDesk
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or actively working towards certification

Responsibilities

• Supports the filing and tagging of quarterly, annual and other periodic financial and regulatory reports as needed (10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, 8-K, etc.) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and various state and federal utility regulatory agency requirements.
• Drafts disclosures within filings and ensures revisions to filings are accurate and timely.
• Completes documentation process as necessary for external reporting and filing.
• Supports the Disclosure Committee under Sarbanes-Oxley 404 (internal control over financial reporting certification) through compilation of disclosure matrix responses to ensure timely and accurate filing of all material information.
• Supports internal and external financial reporting for Southern Company Gas and its four reporting segments (Distribution Operations, Gas Marketing Services, Gas Pipeline Services and Corporate), including annual audited and quarterly unaudited financial statements.
• Supports annual audit and quarterly review by external auditor of all applicable SEC filings and subsidiary financial reports.
• Participates on special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees