Supv, Utility Accounting

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Accounting Supervisor will coordinate the monthly close process, communicate with customers, and provide day-to-day direction to Staff Accountants. This role involves reviewing financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance. The supervisor will also assist with regulatory data requests, reporting requirements, and audits, including preparation for SEC filings. This position requires working well under strict deadlines and managing direct reports.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Accounting
6+ years advanced accounting experience performing complex financial analysis and research
Advance knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including the ability to critically think and present new or creative solutions
Common ERP (e.g. Oracle, SAP etc.) and reporting knowledge/abilities – advanced proficiency
Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational skills
Team player and with the ability to work independently
Ability to work in an organized, detailed manner under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s degree
Natural gas industry experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Financial Close Process for Utility Accounting, including oversight, setting deadlines, defining responsibilities, and resolving issues.
Manage and ensure the accuracy of financial statements for individual utilities and the Distribution Operations segment, including analytical reviews and account reconciliations.
Review complex transactions via journal entries; determine and make appropriate adjustments.
Perform and/or review complex general ledger account reconciliations; analyze and research outstanding items/issues.
Generate and/or review standard and non-standard reports; analyze data; test for reasonableness.
Prepare and/or review data requests, reports, and schedules related to Southern Company Gas utilities data for regulatory agencies (ICC, FERC, etc.).
Create and/or review supporting schedules for financial statements and footnotes included in SEC filings such as Form 10-K/10-Qs, as well as subsidiary standalone financial statements.
Participate on special projects as requested.
Calculate, review, and analyze financial information relating to specialty areas (e.g., general ledger, plant accounting, gas accounting, revenue accounting); analyze variances; use professional judgment and expertise to perform complex estimates and calculations.
Provide guidance and training to Staff Accountants regarding areas of functional expertise.
Monitor and analyze expenditures and balance sheet variances.
Work with customers (internal and external) to resolve problems; answer questions and provide accounting guidance and recommendations.
Assist internal customers with recommendations on recording transactions; explain the impact to the general ledger and financial statements.
Lead staff selection and development.
Collaborate and build effective relationships with stakeholders.
Lead day-to-day functions of general ledger.
Implement process and system changes as necessary to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the general ledger, development of financial results, and internal and external reports.
Responsible for monitoring progress against goals/deliverables; hold self and others accountable for results.
Follow organizational policies and procedures.
Provide continuous process improvement suggestions and assist with implementations necessary.