Senior Accountant II

Senior Accountant II

Description

Senior Accountant II

JOB SUMMARY:

This Senior level Accountant position is responsible for performing advanced financial accounting functions including, but not limited to assisting management with the coordination of monthly closeout process, performing subsidiary consolidation, accounting functions related to leases, payroll and benefit-related transactions, preparing various journal entries, completing account reconciliations, preparation of financial statements including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, communicating financial results and explanations to parent company, completing accounting research, providing accounting direction to those outside of Accounting, maintaining processes documentation, and providing detailed analysis of financial transactions and results to Executive management.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required
• CPA license is required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 -10 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
• Knowledge of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) 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

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare monthly accounting entries and properly maintain supporting documentation in accordance with internal controls
• Responsible for consolidation of Southern Communication subsidiary
• Prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, accounts receivables, purchasing and other related financial activities
• Perform analysis of balance sheet, revenue, expense, and payroll account reconciliations
• Facilitate monthly Trial Balance reviews with accounting team and management
• Review financial results and provide analysis to Executive management
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements using GAAP
• Provide accounting research, information and assistance for special projects and data requests
• Maintain current documentation of accounting processes
• Coordinate both internal and external audits

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 47 facilities operating or under construction in 11 states with more than 12,800 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas.

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 Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Communications, Inc.

Other Locations: United States

Job Type: Standard

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

Work Location(s):

SouthernLINC Atlanta - 5555 Glenridge Connector (5555ATLANTA)

5555 Glenridge Connector

Atlanta, 30342

Req ID: COM2000327