Description
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting department in Birmingham, AL. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in supporting the accounting functions for Southern Company Services (SCS).
Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate and timely generation of journal entries, including payroll-related journal entries
- Collaborate with the Payroll team and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and implement solutions
- Finalize account reconciliations by predetermined deadlines
- Oversee cash accounting activities and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines
- Compile management analysis reporting on various topics
- Prepare for annual and quarterly external audits
- Foster innovation and enhance efficiency within repetitive processes
- Serve as a subject matter resource for assigned accounting processes
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field of study
- CPA or CPA candidate highly preferred; advanced degree desired
- Minimum of 5-7 years of recent general accounting experience
- Knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements, and FERC accounting rules and regulations
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Benefits: 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, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits.