Staff Or Sr. Accountant - Georgia Power Company

Please Note: This is a hybrid position & you will be required to be in the office on designated team office days @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA.

Description

The Staff or Sr. Accountant position will be responsible for supporting the accounting activities of Georgia Power. The position will primarily have responsibility for the monthly closing of the Company’s financial records and 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.

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

Major Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of journals to ensure timely month end closing and integrity of financials.

• Complete account reconciliations by scheduled due date and ensure adequate supporting documentation is attached to the reconciliation.

• Prepare assigned sections of required external reports for FERC Forms 1 and 3Q and SEC Form 10-K as needed.

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, including compilation of control evidence.

• Provide expertise in accounting and reporting matters to internal and external auditors.

• Promote innovation, improve repetitive processes, and create efficiencies in a dynamic workflow environment.

Job Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)

• Up to 8 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/utility accounting, and/or financial reporting

• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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, 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 in a clear and concise manner; detail-oriented

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and research capability, decision-maker; ability to simplify issues into an understandable and achievable plan of action

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Intellectual curiosity, questioning attitude, and active in professional development

• Possesses a professional demeanor and provides exceptional customer service

• Intermediate experience with Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, etc.)

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Our Values

• Ability to function in a hybrid working environment, working both remotely and in-person at the Georgia Power Corporate Office in Atlanta, GA

  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 residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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 Identification: 8287

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power