Senior Accountant

Job-:
Accounting & Auditing

Location:

Atlanta, GA, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:

Job Summary:

This Accountant position is responsible for performing advanced financial accounting functions including revenue recognition, preparing various journal entries, completing account reconciliations, preparing monthly financial statements, analyzing monthly results, providing accounting direction to those outside of Accounting, maintaining process documentation, and presenting detailed analysis of financial transactions and results to Executive management.

This position will be based in Atlanta, GA.  Relocation is not offered for this position. Education and

Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.

Active CPA license is preferred5 plus years of accounting experience is preferred

Strong knowledge of (GAAP) is required

Experience in performing analysis on financial transactions and results is required

Ability to handle multiple projects with competing and tight deadlines with minimal supervision

Experience with MS Office (specifically Excel) is required

Strong knowledge of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a plus

Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking, proactive problem-solving skills, and excellent follow-through

Effective written and verbal communication skills within team and Executive management

Excellent team interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work on cross-functional teams effectively.

Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines with minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities:

Monthly recording of revenues, regulatory fees, and taxes in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and the SEC.Prepare monthly accounting entries and properly maintain supporting documentation

Prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, accounts receivables, purchasing and other related financial activities

Provide explanations for monthly Trial Balance review with accounting team and management

Review of financial results and provide analysis to Executive management

Perform analysis of balance sheet account reconciliations

Prepare various internal and financial reports including actual vs budget analyses.

Provide accounting research, information, and assistance for special projects and data requests.

Ensure proper accounting treatment for new revenue contracts.

Maintain current documentation of accounting processes.

Assist both internal and external auditors with data requests

Ensure internal controls surrounding responsibilities are adequate and functioning

About the organization

Southern Company Services About the company

About Southern Company Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services.

Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow.

Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of…