Revenue Accountant

Job Summary

This position is an integral part of a team that is responsible for the accurate and timely accounting/reporting of all retail revenues and account receivables. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the value of in-office collaboration.

• Perform activities associated with financial accounting for various key areas, including monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations and other accounting duties as assigned.
• Perform research and corrections for customer accounts to ensure accurate billing and General Ledger accounting.
• Respond to audit data requests from internal and external parties.
• Participate in the preparation of all required external reporting, including SEC 10Q/K filing support, FERC Form 1, PSC requests, and EIA reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including compilation of control evidence.
• Promote innovation, improve repetitive processes, and create efficiencies in a dynamic workflow environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent is required.
• Advanced degree is a plus.

• 2 or more years of accounting experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations is preferred.
• Strong Excel capabilities.
• Knowledge of the utility industry and the FERC System of Accounts is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud is preferred.
• Experience with CSS or similar Customer Service billing system is a plus.
• Possess technical competence and analytical skills including problem solving and innovation.
• Takes personal responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Fosters relationships with peers, managers and customers and is a team player.
• Proactively seeks enhancements to existing processes.
• Effective time and project management skills.
• Model all aspects of Company Values:
  Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.

Southern Company invests in the well‑being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well‑being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company 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.