Senior Tax Accountant
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant position is an integral member of the Southern Company Income Tax Reporting and Forecasting Team. This position is primarily responsible for performing and reviewing detailed tax accounting computations, reviewing and analyzing tax provisions, preparing tax forecasts, and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders. This role will primarily focus on Georgia Power income taxes while occasionally assisting with the income tax accounting and forecasting for the other regulated electric operating companies.
Major Job Responsibilities:
- Provide accounting support to department in the Income Tax Reporting and Forecasting area, which includes monthly closing processes, journal entries, analysis and support of all income tax accounts
- Prepare monthly financial reports for internal and external reporting that summarize various income tax balances
- Perform and assist with the review of quarterly and monthly account reconciliations, tax analytics, and variance explanations
- Plan, prioritize and lead ad hoc projects outside normal recurring tasks
- Identify information gaps and data flow problems that impact income taxes and recommend and coordinate solutions for process improvements and efficiencies
- Collaborate with co-workers outside the SCS Tax Team to ensure overcommunication of important issues that may involve tax
- Provide tax guidance or advice to both accounting and non-accounting co-workers to solve complex accounting issues
- Document/update income tax processes
- Actively engage in knowledge transfer, job training, and assisting less experienced members of the team and organization
- Coordinate, develop, and review responses to information requests from internal customers, PSC, FERC, and internal and external auditors
- Prepare and develop various exhibits, schedules, fact sheets, issue cards, data requests, and other documents as needed for Georgia Power’s rate case filings
- Assist with forecasting deferred income taxes for budget submissions and other ad hoc requests
- Develop and manage relationships and communications between the Tax Accounting department and its stakeholders- Financial Reporting; Financial Planning; Tax Compliance; Accounting Research; Regulatory; Wholesale; Property; and external customers
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting/tax experience required
- Public accounting experience a plus
- CPA preferred
- Proven knowledge and recent professional experience in accounting and/or income tax compliance, with knowledge of GAAP and book/tax differences (ASC 740)
- Regulatory accounting experience and knowledge of ASC 980 a plus
- Experience with accounting systems (i.e. Oracle ERP and Advanced Excel) desired, and experience with UI Financial Planner and PowerPlan--Tax Provision is a plus
Skills & Abilities:
- Good organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make decisions and perform in a timely manner with minimal supervisory guidance
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements
- Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work well with people at various levels, in a team environment and with other departments
- Able to communicate complex, technical tax issues in a clear manner to both tax professionals and those not familiar with tax accounting
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: 11773
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
