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Corporate Accounting Fuel Accountant

Southern Company
Birmingham, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2026

About the role

Corporate Accounting Fuel Accountant
Alabama Power Company, Corporate Accounting
This position will be located at APC Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

JOB SUMMARY
This position will work directly with Alabama Power Company's (APC) Accounting Finance and Treasury (AFT) organization, AFT management, other system departments, other operational management, internal auditors, external auditors, and any other providers or users of accounting data to ensure compliance with emerging and changing issues. We will consider teleworking options for locations outside of Birmingham, with the understanding that frequent trips to Birmingham will be required.

Major Job Responsibilities:

  • Calculate fuel and purchased power regulatory clause recovery for review by accounting management and filing with the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC)
  • Prepare monthly journals for fuel, purchased power, wholesale revenue and joint owner processes
  • Analyze and report on Income Statement/balance sheet/cash flow results for presentation at management meetings
  • Perform account reconciliations and prepare operating reports and schedules
  • Perform Joint Owner billings and reporting
  • Prepare financial reporting information related to the fuel, wholesale revenues, purchased power and joint owner processes, such as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings
  • Provide reports and coordinate responses to APSC inquiries

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • BS or BA in Accounting is required
  • CPA and an advanced degree are preferred
  • 2+ years of work experience in an accounting discipline 
  • Experience with a public accounting firm is desirable

 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and ability to apply GAAP and SEC rules and reporting requirements
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Committee of Sponsoring Organization framework
  • Knowledge of FERC System of Accounts and rate making concepts a plus
  • Ability to research and understand accounting transactions and regulatory issues and provide sound guidance
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Ability to communicate accounting applications and analysis to non-financial personnel
  • Exhibit strong initiative and require minimal supervision
  • Must handle confidential and sensitive information

 

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent benefits packages which includes:
    • Medical and dental coverage
    • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefits Plan
    • Benefit Plan
    • Performance Pay Program
    • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
    • Bonus opportunities
    • Tuition Reimbursement

 

***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama. 

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

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

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