Accounting Systems Analyst
JOB SUMMARY
The Accounting Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting Southern Power’s Accounting organization, including the Corporate, Renewables, Property, Lease, and Financial Reporting teams. This role partners across the organization to enhance accounting systems and applications, ensuring they operate reliably, effectively, and efficiently. The Analyst manages system-related matters, troubleshoots issues, and coordinates with subject matter experts and the technology organization, as needed, to drive timely and effective resolution.
In addition, the Analyst contributes to strategic initiatives focused on enhancing business processes and systems in support of Southern Power’s evolving business model. This position may also serve in a team lead role on small- to medium-sized projects.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain strong working relationships with Southern Power Accounting, Consolidated Accounts Payable, Southern Power IT, the Southern Company Services support and technology organizations, and Southern Power Corporate functions in Atlanta and Birmingham.
- Serve as the financial close coordinator by managing schedules, coordinating tasks, performing journal and subledger reviews, and working with Southern Company support teams to ensure issues impacting the close are resolved in a timely manner.
- Perform system administration for ARCS, Costar, and PowerPlan, including asset management and ad hoc end-user support.
- Serve as the implementation, testing, and training coordinator for existing and new applications.
- Perform and review miscellaneous SOX controls and reports for Maximo and Costar.
- Administer entities in Cool Compliance for SPC Maximo and Costar.
- Coordinate with Supplier Information Process Solutions and Consolidated Accounts Payable on the creation and maintenance of new and existing internal and external suppliers. Validate the results of automated processes between Acuity and Oracle Cloud (AR).
- Request new segment values and updates to existing segment values in DRM.
- Administer TEAMS and Monday.com sites used for internal communication and coordination for the Southern Power Comptroller’s organization.
- Maintain Southern Power's business continuity plan and records management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
- BS or BA in Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, or a related discipline is required
- Advanced degree is a plus
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Oracle Certifications are preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud (GL, AR, ARCS, DRM, FCC, and AP) and Maximo or similar enterprise asset management software is preferred
- Experience with OACS, OTBI, and/or other reporting tools/platforms is preferred.
- Project management skills are required, with execution skills demonstrated across multiple departments
- Knowledge of business accounting or experience working with Accounting, Finance, and Treasury is preferred
- Experience and understanding of accounting controls, systems, and financial accounting processes is required
- A positive, professional attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills is required, along with the ability to work effectively as a team player
- An initiative-taking work style and strong critical-thinking skills are required, along with the ability to be a self-starter
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines are required
- Model all aspects of Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.
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: 19275
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Power
