Financial Reporting Accountant

Financial Reporting Accountant Atlanta, GA Financial Reporting Accountant JOB DESCRIPTION The Financial Reporting Accountant position will be responsible for supporting the financial reporting activities of Southern Power. The position will primarily have responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of documents to support Southern Power’s monthly variance analyses and internal reporting objectives, the quarterly Disclosure Controls and Procedures process, the quarterly Form 10-Q, the Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the preparation of Southern Power’s audited partnership financial statements. This position will report to Southern Power’s Financial Reporting Accounting Team Leader and will work closely with adjacent Accounting and other support groups within Southern Power and the Southern Company system, as well as with internal and external auditors. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze general ledger data and trends to support the monthly reporting of year-over-year actual and actual to budget variance explanations for presentation to management, as well as for subsequent reports submitted to Southern Financial Reporting Prepare written communication and the supporting workpapers for assigned sections of the quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 controls, including compilation of control evidence Assist with financial audits of Southern Power and its subsidiaries, and provide accounting expertise in technical reporting matters to internal and external auditors Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply: Education Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required Advanced degree in accounting or related field is a plus CPA license (or equivalent) is a plus Experience, Knowledge and Skills: 5 or more years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and/or related field is required Experience using Oracle Financials and Workiva applications is preferred Experience with interim and annual filing requirements as prescribed by SEC Regulations S-K and S-X is preferred Working knowledge of the utility industry is preferred Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required Ability to multi-task and to perform with a high level of accuracy to meet conflicting and tight reporting deadlines is required Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner with a highly detail-oriented emphasis is required Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at various levels throughout the organization is required Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and research capabilities are required 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: 19357 Job Category: Accounting & Auditing Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Power