Accountant 

Please Note: This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate is expected to work from the Southern Company Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta a minimum of 4 days per week.

JOB SUMMARY:

The accountant position is an integral part of a team that performs all financial accounting for Southern Power Company, an SEC registrant. This position is within the Property, Materials, and Lease Accounting Department, reporting to a team leader, and is in Atlanta, Georgia.  The successful candidate will be responsible for performing all accounting and reporting tasks related to materials and supplies, property insurance, and long-term service agreements for maintenance at the company’s natural gas fired generating facilities. This position ensures the tasks are completed in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.  In addition, this position will provide support for Southern Power Company’s various internal management, partnership, and SEC reporting requirements. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate, and resolve any reconciling differences
• Assist in the annual financial statement audits, SEC filings, and tax filings by preparing and providing supporting workpapers, schedules, and documentation as requested 
• Ensure that all internal controls surrounding responsibilities are adequate and functioning effectively to achieve their objectives 
• Provide management with detailed actual to budget or actual to actual variance explanations as requested
• Perform special projects, analysis, and other duties assigned by management to support business needs

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required
• Advanced degree in accounting or related field is a plus
• CPA license (or equivalent) is a plus.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Two or more years of experience in accounting is required
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required
• Experience in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations is required
• Experience in performing analysis on financial transactions and results is required
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements is required
• Experience using Oracle Cloud ERP accounting software is highly desirable
• Experience using Maximo Enterprise Asset Management software is a plus 
• Knowledge of the utility industry and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) System of Accounts is a plus
• Positive, professional attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills is required
• Initiative-taking working style and critical thinking skills are required
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines is required
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel including experience with formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.), pivot tables, and data analysis is highly desirable

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Must help to ensure a culture of inclusiveness exists throughout the team