Staff Accountant - Entry Level (In Ofc 4 Days/Wk)

Southern Company is hiring an Entry Level Staff Accountant for its Atlanta, GA office, requiring in-office work four days a week. The role involves supporting accounting and reporting activities, preparing SEC and FERC forms, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting with the monthly close process. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and up to three years of experience. Proficiency in U.S. GAAP is required.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT - ENTRY LEVEL

Please Note; As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN the office at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA (GA Power HQ) a minimum of four (4) days per week and/or as additionally required.

Description

The Entry Level Accountant position will be responsible for supporting the accounting and reporting activities of Georgia Power. The position will work on a team primarily responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of documents to support internal and external reporting objectives, including SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K and FERC Forms 1 and 3-Q, other comprehensive income, hedges and derivatives, disclosure controls procedures, debt accounting, subsidiary accounting, and monthly closing of the Company’s financial records.

This position will work closely with other support groups within Georgia Power and the Southern Company system, as well as with internal and external auditors.

Major Job Responsibilities
• Ensures timely and accurate preparation of journals and account reconciliations in order to ensure timely month-end closing and integrity of financials.
• Prepares assigned sections of and compiles support for required external reports, which include SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K and FERC Forms 1 and 3Q.
• Analyzes general ledger data trends to support variance conclusions for Georgia Power’s financial statements.
• Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, including compilation of control evidence.
• Promotes innovation, improves repetitive processes, and creates efficiencies in a dynamic work flow environment.
• Assists with management of the monthly close process.

Job Requirements

Basic Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Up to 3 years of experience in the accounting field
• Proficiency in applying U.S. GAAP

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree and/or CPA (or equivalent)
• Experience in public accounting, technical accounting research, FERC accounting, and/or financial reporting
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to function in a hybrid working environment, working both remotely and in person at the Georgia Power Corporate Office in Atlanta, GA
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and perform with a high level of accuracy to meet tight and often conflicting deadlines
• Strong project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, being organized, building effective working relationships, balancing workload demands, anticipating next steps, and adapting quickly to changing needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at various levels, including executive management
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to present financial information and concepts in a clear, concise manner; detail-oriented
• Strong understanding of financial statements, utility concepts, internal controls, and accounting systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and research capability, decision-maker; ability to simplify issues into an understandable and achievable plan of action
• Intellectual curiosity, questioning attitude, and active in professional development
• Possesses a professional demeanor and provides exceptional customer service
• Proven ability to identify and execute process efficiencies
• Strong excel capabilities
• Open and adaptable to new technologies and systems
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company’s values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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 www.southerncompany.com .

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 https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . 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.

Job Identification: 12582

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power