Accountant

Fuel Accountant

Job Summary

Southern Fuel Accounting supports fuel accounting for Southern Company and affiliates (APC, GPC, MPC, SNC, and SPC). 

This position will perform accounting and analytical tasks in support of the company’s fleet of coal and oil power plants.

 Primary Job Responsibilities 

• Perform monthly financial closing processes for fuel. This includes preparing journal entries, provide supporting calculations, variance analysis and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare, process and resolve monthly billing for fuel related purchases.
• Provide key support and system testing for fuel management systems (ComTrac).
• Perform account reconciliations. 
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Perform Financial Reporting related tasks in compliance with GAAP and    Sarbanes/Oxley requirements. This includes providing reports, schedules, memos and explanations supporting each OpCo’s financial statements.
• Stay current with GAAP, FERC and state regulatory issues affecting fuel and provide input for needed accounting functionality changes.
• Perform the periodic publishing of various fuel related regulatory reports and data requests mandated by FERC, EIA, State PSC’s and others. 

 Educational Requirements

• A BS/BA degree with major or concentration in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Advanced degree or professional certification is preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of recent general accounting experience required (public accounting experience, preferred); including experience in financial reporting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliations.
• Understanding of GAAP, FERC, SEC and other rules, regulations and reporting requirements, as well as, Company policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of (or exposure to) Oracle Cloud 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a commitment to accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-direct, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency with Southern Company financial applications and processes is a plus.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance)
• Demonstrates innovative mindset, looks for ways to improve workplace effectiveness 
• Maintains strong customer focus: dedicated to meeting expectations, maintains effective relationships across the organization
• Values diversity: values differences in people, understands different perspectives and frames of reference, recognizes the link between diversity and organizational success and supports an inclusive workplace
• Exhibits a positive attitude and inquisitive approach to problem solving.
• Takes personal ownership/responsibility and demonstrates initiative.
• Demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment, including a willingness to embrace technological change

 

About Southern Company

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 r