Description
The Staff Accountant position will be responsible for supporting the accounting activities of Georgia Power. The position will primarily have responsibility for the monthly closing of the Company’s financial records and timely and accurate preparation of documents to support internal and external reporting objectives, including SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K and FERC Forms 1 and 3-Q. This position will report to Georgia Power’s Accounting Team Lead and will work closely with adjacent Financial Reporting and other support groups within Georgia Power and the Southern Company system, as well as with internal and external auditors.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Perform month-end close activities, including accurate preparation, upload, and posting of journals to ensure timely month end closing and integrity of financials
- Accounting for cash management transactions, including bank reconciliations and related journals, as well as researching and resolving discrepancies within cash accounts
- Preparation and review of month-end accruals and other responsibilities as assigned
- Complete account reconciliations by scheduled due date and ensure adequate supporting documentation is attached to the reconciliation
- Prepare assigned sections of required external reports for FERC Forms 1 and 3Q, as well as SEC Form 10-K as needed
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, including compilation of control evidence
- Provide expertise in accounting and reporting matters to internal and external auditors
- Promote innovation, improve repetitive processes, and create efficiencies in a dynamic workflow environment
Job Requirements
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- Entry level: Up to 4 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in applying U.S. GAAP
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in accounting or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification
- Experience in public accounting, technical accounting research, FERC/utility accounting, and/or financial reporting
- Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and perform with a high level of accuracy to meet tight and often conflicting deadlines
- Strong project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, building effective working relationships, balancing workload demands, anticipating next steps, and adapting quickly to changing needs
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at various levels, including executive management
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner; detail-oriented
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and research capability, decision-maker; ability to simplify issues into an understandable and achievable plan of action
- Intellectual curiosity, questioning attitude, and active in professional development
- Possesses a professional demeanor and provides exceptional customer service
- Intermediate experience with Excel (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Our Values
- Work environment with in‑office requirements up to four days per week, combined with work‑from‑home opportunities, subject to evolving company and departmental guidelines.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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 reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 18877
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
