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