JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing billed and unbilled transactions to ensure that the data used for financial and regulatory reporting is accurate, and for preparing assigned financial and regulatory reports. This position is on-site 4 days a week at our Naperville, IL HQ.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•BS/BA in Accounting
•Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
•3 - 5 years of accounting experience
•Regulatory accounting experience a plus
•Public accounting experience a plus
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Analyze daily transactions from the billing system to ensure data integrity.
•Review customer refund transactions for reasonableness.
•Prepare journal entries as required for month end close.
•Perform controls as assigned to ensure revenue recognized is complete. Must be able to recognize discrepancies and investigate and/or escalate as appropriate.
•Process unclaimed property transactions, including loading records into the database and coordinating reissuance of payments, as required for each escheatment cycle.
•Prepare tax payment requests and required returns monthly.
•Work with Billing, Credit, and IT to research issues.
•Provide information to internal and external auditors as required.
•Prepare standard reports as needed for financial and regulatory reporting.
•Create queries as needed for ad hoc and new recurring data requests.
•Perform account reconciliations monthly on assigned accounts and resolve any issues promptly.
SKILLS:
•Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
•Proficient in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
•Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
•Experience working with Microsoft Access
•Successful time management with the ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines
•Ability to investigate and resolve variances related to various accounts and transactions
•Experience working with both internal and external auditors
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
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 invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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: 11414
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Company: AGL Services Company
Pay Range: 56,965.00 - 89,515.80 USD Annually: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.
