Senior Accountant

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 preferred
• 5 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 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 organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit

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 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.

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