Research Accountant Job Gulfport area,Mississippi USA,Accounting

Responsibilities

Research, provide sound guidance on, and document technical accounting and reporting issues affecting the company

Review of contracts and various proposed or completed transactions to determine and document the required technical accounting and financial statement disclosure impacts

Evaluation of the impact of new accounting standards and participation in the adoption of the new standards

Assistance in establishing accounting policies for Mississippi Power and the Southern Company system

Participation in quarterly and annual financial reporting process

Job Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA or MBA is desired
Two years of accounting or auditing experience is required
Public accounting firm experience is preferred
Research of FASB Codification experience is preferred
Lease, software, and/or derivative accounting experience is preferred
Utility accounting experience is desired

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of FASB, SEC, and FERC accounting and reporting standards and requirements
Ability to research technical/complex accounting issues
Strong oral and written communications skills with the ability to understand and explain complex accounting issues to a varied audience
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with accounting, auditing, various functional areas and levels of management
Understanding of the regulatory rules and requirements unique to the utility industry (preferred)

Behavioral Attributes

Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and decision‑making abilities
Self‑directed, proactive and able to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines
Intellectual curiosity and rigor

Benefits

Competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation such as an incentive program. The benefits package is summarized at [omitted].

Mississippi Power is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 19690

Job Category:
Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule:

Full time

Company:
Mississippi Power

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