Staff Accountant

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant position will be responsible for supporting the accounting and reporting activities of Georgia Power. The position will work on a team primarily responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of documents to support internal and external reporting objectives, including SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K and FERC Forms 1 and 3-Q, cash flow statements and related disclosures, other comprehensive income, hedges and derivatives, disclosure controls procedures, debt accounting, subsidiary accounting, and monthly closing of the Company’s financial records. This role will require knowledge of preparing or auditing cash flow information and supporting related financial statement disclosures. This position will work closely with other support groups within Georgia Power and the Southern Company system, as well as with internal and external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in the accounting field
• Proficiency in applying U.S. GAAP
• Knowledge of preparing or auditing cash flow statements and related financial reporting support

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and/or CPA (or equivalent)
• Experience in public accounting, technical accounting research, FERC accounting, and/or financial reporting
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or auditing cash flow statements and supporting cash flow disclosures
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP and Workiva is a plus
• Strong project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, being organized, building effective working relationships, balancing workload demands, anticipating next steps, and adapting quickly to changing needs
• Ability to function in a hybrid working environment, working both remotely and in person at the Georgia Power Corporate Office in Atlanta, GA
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and perform with a high level of accuracy to meet tight and often conflicting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at various levels, including executive management
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to present financial information and concepts in a clear, concise manner; detail-oriented
• Strong understanding of financial statements, utility concepts, internal controls, and accounting systems
• Working knowledge of cash flow statement preparation, cash flow reporting requirements, and related audit support
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and research capability, decision-maker; ability to simplify issues into an understandable and achievable plan of action
• Intellectual curiosity, questioning attitude, and active in professional development
• Possesses a professional demeanor and provides exceptional customer service
• Proven ability to identify and execute process efficiencies
• Strong excel capabilities
• Open and adaptable to new technologies and systems
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company’s values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate preparation of journals and account reconciliations in order to ensure timely month-end closing and integrity of financials
• Coordinates the preparation, review, and filings of the quarterly FERC 3-Qs and annual FERC Form 1 for Georgia Power
• Prepares assigned sections of and compiles support for required external reports, which include SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K and FERC Forms 1 and 3Q
• Supports the preparation and review of cash flow statements, related schedules, and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting
• Analyzes general ledger data trends to support variance conclusions for Georgia Power’s financial statements
• Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, including compilation of control evidence
• Promotes innovation, improves repetitive processes, and creates efficiencies in a dynamic work flow environment
• Assists with management of the monthly close process

What This Job Offers

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