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Renewables Staff Accountant

Location:
Atlanta, GA
Description:

Renewables Staff Accountant JOB SUMMARY The Staff Accountant position is an integral part of a team that performs all financial accounting for Southern Power Company, an SEC registrant.The position is within the Renewables accounting team, reporting to the Team Leader, and is located in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a hybrid position that requires 1 to 3 in-office working days each week. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Perform activities associated with financial accounting for various key areas for Southern Power Company and its subsidiaries, including monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations and other accounting duties as assigned (may include activities to incorporate acquired entities). Ensure that all internal controls surrounding responsibilities are adequate and functioning. Provide management with detailed actual to budget or actual to actual variance explanations as requested. Provide and assist in obtaining relevant accounting and disclosure information that supports or may be included in Southern Power's 10-Q, 10-K or partnership financials. Prepare quarterly and annual external audit requests as requested, ensuring timely response and maintenance of good working relationship with the external auditor. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent is required. CPA license (or equivalent) is preferred. Experience, Knowledge, and Skills: 2 or more years of accounting experience is preferred. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is preferred. Experience in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations is preferred. Experience in performing analysis on financial transactions and results is preferred. Experience with accounting systems and tools (Oracle, Excel, SOAR) is preferred. Knowledge of the utility industry and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) System of Accounts is a plus. Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements is a plus. Positive, professional attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills is required, team player. Proactive working style with ability to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines is required; self-directed. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are required. Model all aspects of Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. PDN-9cbace41-ba95-4f59-ad27-2485ed11a247
Company:
Southern Company
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