Accountant
Southern Company, Birmingham, AL, United States
Fuel Accountant
Job Summary
Southern Fuel Accounting supports fuel accounting for Southern Company and affiliates (APC, GPC, MPC, SNC, and SPC). This position will perform accounting and analytical tasks in support of the company’s fleet of coal and oil power plants.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Perform monthly financial closing processes for fuel, including preparing journal entries, supporting calculations, variance analysis and monthly reconciliations.
Prepare, process, and resolve monthly billing for fuel related purchases.
Provide key support and system testing for fuel management systems (ComTrac).
Perform account reconciliations.
Provide support for internal and external audits.
Perform financial reporting tasks in compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes/Oxley requirements, providing reports, schedules, memos and explanations supporting each OpCo’s financial statements.
Stay current with GAAP, FERC and state regulatory issues affecting fuel and provide input for needed accounting functionality changes.
Perform the periodic publishing of various fuel related regulatory reports and data requests mandated by FERC, EIA, State PSC’s and others.
Educational Requirements
A BS/BA degree with major or concentration in Accounting or Finance is required.
Advanced degree or professional certification is preferred.
Experience, Knowledge, & Skills
Minimum of 1 year of recent general accounting experience required (public accounting experience preferred); including experience in financial reporting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliations.
Understanding of GAAP, FERC, SEC and other rules, regulations and reporting requirements, as well as company policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of (or exposure to) Oracle Cloud.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, commitment to accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to self‑direct, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build working relationships with both internal and external customers.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Proficiency with Southern Company financial applications and processes is a plus.
Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Behavioral Attributes
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance).
Demonstrates innovative mindset, looking for ways to improve workplace effectiveness.
Maintains strong customer focus: dedicated to meeting expectations and maintaining effective relationships across the organization.
Values diversity: values differences in people, understands different perspectives and frames of reference, recognizes the link between diversity and organizational success, and supports an inclusive workplace.
Exhibits a positive attitude and inquisitive approach to problem solving.
Takes personal ownership/responsibility and demonstrates initiative.
Demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment, including a willingness to embrace technological change.
Benefits
This position may be eligible for an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus or awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits are also included. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. For a summary of the benefits offered for this position, see https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf.
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.
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Job Summary
Southern Fuel Accounting supports fuel accounting for Southern Company and affiliates (APC, GPC, MPC, SNC, and SPC). This position will perform accounting and analytical tasks in support of the company’s fleet of coal and oil power plants.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Perform monthly financial closing processes for fuel, including preparing journal entries, supporting calculations, variance analysis and monthly reconciliations.
Prepare, process, and resolve monthly billing for fuel related purchases.
Provide key support and system testing for fuel management systems (ComTrac).
Perform account reconciliations.
Provide support for internal and external audits.
Perform financial reporting tasks in compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes/Oxley requirements, providing reports, schedules, memos and explanations supporting each OpCo’s financial statements.
Stay current with GAAP, FERC and state regulatory issues affecting fuel and provide input for needed accounting functionality changes.
Perform the periodic publishing of various fuel related regulatory reports and data requests mandated by FERC, EIA, State PSC’s and others.
Educational Requirements
A BS/BA degree with major or concentration in Accounting or Finance is required.
Advanced degree or professional certification is preferred.
Experience, Knowledge, & Skills
Minimum of 1 year of recent general accounting experience required (public accounting experience preferred); including experience in financial reporting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliations.
Understanding of GAAP, FERC, SEC and other rules, regulations and reporting requirements, as well as company policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of (or exposure to) Oracle Cloud.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, commitment to accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to self‑direct, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build working relationships with both internal and external customers.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Proficiency with Southern Company financial applications and processes is a plus.
Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Behavioral Attributes
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance).
Demonstrates innovative mindset, looking for ways to improve workplace effectiveness.
Maintains strong customer focus: dedicated to meeting expectations and maintaining effective relationships across the organization.
Values diversity: values differences in people, understands different perspectives and frames of reference, recognizes the link between diversity and organizational success, and supports an inclusive workplace.
Exhibits a positive attitude and inquisitive approach to problem solving.
Takes personal ownership/responsibility and demonstrates initiative.
Demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment, including a willingness to embrace technological change.
Benefits
This position may be eligible for an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus or awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits are also included. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. For a summary of the benefits offered for this position, see https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf.
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.
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