Staff Accountant

The Corporate Accounting Staff Accountant is an integral part of a team of accountants who perform financial accounting for entities outside of the utility and gas marketer businesses of Southern Company Gas, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrant. This position will perform various income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow accounting tasks while ensuring the tasks are completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. In addition, this position will provide support for the Southern Company Gas reporting requirements. Finally, this position will participate in special projects, as needed. This is an in-office position (four days per week, subject to change without notice) within the Southern Company Gas Comptroller's organization and is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as required.
• Ensure all internal controls surrounding assigned responsibilities are functioning as designed and supported by appropriate documentation and evidence.
• Prepare accounting information for inclusion in monthly management reporting.
• Prepare accounting information that supports or may be included in:
  • Form 10-Q (Quarterly Report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
  • Form 10-K (Annual Report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
• Prepare accounting information that supports other Southern Company Gas reporting requirements, including stand-alone financial statements.
• Assist with financial audits of Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries.
• Promote innovation and create workflow efficiencies in a dynamic environment.
• Focus on people development through motivation, continuous training, coaching, and performance management of direct reports.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent preferred but not required.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Four or more years of accounting or related experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations required.
• Understanding of:
  • Cost allocations
  • Financial consolidations
  • Financial transaction analysis
  • Cash flow reporting
  • Internal controls
• Experience with Oracle Cloud preferred.
• Working knowledge of the natural gas or electric utility industry and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chart of Accounts preferred.

Preferred:

Additional Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• A professional demeanor and proven ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a questioning mindset.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A self-starter mentality with strong initiative.
• The ability to identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.