Corporate Accounting Fuel Accountant

Corporate Accounting Fuel Accountant

This position will work directly with Alabama Power Company's (APC) Accounting Finance and Treasury (AFT) organization, AFT management, other system departments, other operational management, internal auditors, external auditors, and any other providers or users of accounting data to ensure compliance with emerging and changing issues. We will consider teleworking options for locations outside of Birmingham, with the understanding that frequent trips to Birmingham will be required.

Major

Job Responsibilities:

• Calculate fuel and purchased power regulatory clause recovery for review by accounting management and filing with the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC)
• Prepare monthly journals for fuel, purchased power, wholesale revenue and joint owner processes
• Analyze and report on Income Statement/balance sheet/cash flow results for presentation at management meetings
• Perform account reconciliations and prepare operating reports and schedules
• Perform Joint Owner billings and reporting
• Prepare financial reporting information related to the fuel, wholesale revenues, purchased power and joint owner processes, such as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings
• Provide reports and coordinate responses to APSC inquiries

Position Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• BS or BA in Accounting is required
• CPA and an advanced degree are preferred
• 2+ years of work experience in an accounting discipline
• Experience with a public accounting firm is desirable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to apply GAAP and SEC rules and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Committee of Sponsoring Organization framework
• Knowledge of FERC System of Accounts and rate making concepts a plus
• Ability to research and understand accounting transactions and regulatory issues and provide sound guidance
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to communicate accounting applications and analysis to non-financial personnel
• Exhibit strong initiative and require minimal supervision
• Must handle confidential and sensitive information

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:
• Medical and dental coverage
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefits Plan
• Performance Pay Program
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement