Accountant

Summary Of Position Duties

Ensure timely and accurate preparation and reporting of accounting information to management, investors, and regulatory bodies. Prepare, review, and analyze monthly entries, financial statements and respond to regulatory data request, cost of service studies and associated data requests. Reconcile account balances to the general ledger. Monitor accounting information and system of internal controls to ensure the Company’s accounting practices comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned areas that includes resolution of accounting control & process issues and application of accounting & system knowledge in support of Company personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Advanced degree or certification desired

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel preferred
• Knowledge of accounting theory

• Exhibit behaviors consistent with Our Values and Principle Centered Leadership
• Be willing to work in a team environment
• Display initiative and strong analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple task assignments with overlapping deadlines is required
• Take responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assignments required

• Candidate will assist Company personnel in resolving problems and conduct training on Accounting concepts, systems and procedures
• Successful candidate would be required to perform assigned “storm duty” in the event of a disaster

• You must submit a resume when applying for this position
• Must currently live in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area or be willing to relocate

, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response.

Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. Mississippi Power has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet.

Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

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…