Budget Analyst - SPC Wind Sites

Budget Analyst - SPC Wind Sites

Description

Budget Analyst - Wind Sites

Job Summary

The Budget Analyst position will provide overall accounting/ budgeting expertise and analysis for Southern Power Company's wind sites. This position will develop, implement and maintain accounting/ budgeting/ reporting processes for both O&M and Capital for the current and 10- year budgets, as well as maintain and support associated information systems. This position will be an active member of the Budget Operations Review Board representing the wind sites. The Budget Analyst will also act as a liaison between plant personnel and SPC Accounting. This position will report directly to the Wind Site Manager (TX and WA) and will also have administrative duties in support of the management team and plant personnel. Note: The position can be based at any SPC facility or office with the potential for hybrid work. But the expectation is that the employee could successfully telework and would be willing to travel to any of the SPC facilities on an as-needed basis.

Duties will also include receiving and logging material invoices, establishing open purchase orders in support of plant operations, and tracking of personnel overtime. Overnight travel is required but not frequent.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles required.
• Knowledge of Southern Company budgeting principles a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to accuracy and detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization and corporate environments.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple work assignments and work with minimal supervision.
• Must consistently demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to properly handle sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Advanced computer skills with Excel strongly preferred; knowledge with Oracle and/or Maximo is a plus.
• Experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or finance is preferred.

Other Attributes

• Must demonstrate Our Values.
• Must be a self-starter with strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt in a continuously changing environment.
• Must be customer-focused.

Some relocation assistance may be available

With 4.4 million customers and more than 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast through its subsidiaries. A leading U.S. producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for energy innovation, excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are below the national average. Southern Company and its subsidiaries are leading the nation's nuclear renaissance through the construction of the first new nuclear units to be built in a generation of Americans and are demonstrating their commitment to energy innovation through the development of a state-of-the-art coal gasification plant. Southern Company has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer and listed by DiversityInc as a top company for Blacks. The company received the 2012 Edison Award from the Edison Electric Institute for its leadership in new nuclear development, was named Electric Light & Power magazine's Utility of the Year for 2012 and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at http://www.southerncompany.com/

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 Field: Accounting & Auditing

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Texas-North Texas-Muenster

Operating Company: Southern Power Company

Other Locations: Georgia-Metro Atlanta, WA-Olympia Area-Rainier, Texas-Central Texas-Eden, Oklahoma-North Oklahoma-Newkirk, KS-Emporia Area-Reading, Oklahoma-East Oklahoma-Clayton, Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham, Oklahoma-North Oklahoma-Medford

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Tyler Bluff Wind Facility (TylerBluff)

5858 CR 424

Muenster, 76252

Skookumchuck Wind Facility (SPC1900)

16340 Vail Loop Road

Rainier, 98576

Cactus Flats Wind Project - 7515 County Road 2246 (7515Eden)

7515 County Road 2246

Eden, 76837

Kay Wind - 9105 N Ranch Drive (9105Newkirk)

9105 N Ranch Drive

Newkirk, 74647

Reading Wind Facility (2459READING)

2459 Road V

Reading, 66868

Mountain Wind Facility-167780 N. 4355 rd (MountainWindCode)

167780 N. 4355 rd

Clayton, 74536

Grant Wind-35449 US Hwy 81 (35449Medford)

35449 US Hwy 81

Medford, 73759

Req ID: SPC2000408