Technical Accounting - Policy and Research Accountant

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This position is part of a collaborative technical accounting and policy team
responsible for researching authoritative accounting guidance, supporting the
adoption of new accounting standards, and analyzing routine to moderately
complex business transactions to support GAAP-compliant financial statements and
disclosures.

The role supports accounting research and contract review activities across
Southern Company and its subsidiaries, with a particular focus on software and
technology-related arrangements, including internal-use software and cloud-based
solutions. The position prepares technical accounting documentation and
participates in quarterly and annual financial reporting activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent education or experience
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or auditing experience

Nice To Haves

• CPA or progress toward CPA

Responsibilities

• Research and provide sound guidance on accounting and reporting issues under U.S. GAAP, with emphasis on software and technology-related transactions.
• Prepare clear written documentation of accounting research and conclusions, including review templates and technical accounting memos.
• Prepare professional emails and presentation materials to communicate accounting conclusions and guidance.
• Support the development and maintenance of company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
• Review contracts and proposed or completed transactions to identify accounting and financial statement disclosure impacts.
• Assist in evaluating the impact of new accounting standards and participate in standard adoption activities.
• Participate in quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
• Ability to apply accounting guidance to business transactions using established policies and professional judgment.
• Ability to read and interpret accounting literature and contracts.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to identify errors, problems and opportunities (i.e. a continuous improvement in mindset)
• Collaborate with colleagues across business units to address issues, answer inquiries, and provide accounting recommendations.
• Communicate accounting topics clearly and professionally to various audiences.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime, as needed, to provide timely service to customers.
• Complete assigned work accurately and on time.
• Offer suggestions for process improvements and help implement changes.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees