Corporate Accounting Fuel Accountant

This position will work directly with Alabama Power Company's (APC) Accounting Finance and Treasury (AFT) organization, AFT management, other system departments, other operational management, internal auditors, external auditors, and any other providers or users of accounting data to ensure compliance with emerging and changing issues.

The Corporate Accounting Fuel Accountant will be responsible for:

• Calculating fuel and purchased power regulatory clause recovery for review by accounting management and filing with the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC)
• Preparing monthly journals for fuel, purchased power, wholesale revenue, and joint owner processes
• Analyzing and reporting on Income Statement/balance sheet/cash flow results for presentation at management meetings
• Performing account reconciliations and preparing operating reports and schedules
• Performing Joint Owner billings and reporting
• Preparing financial reporting information related to the fuel, wholesale revenues, purchased power, and joint owner processes, such as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings
• Providing reports and coordinating responses to APSC inquiries

The ideal candidate will have:

• A BS or BA in Accounting
• CPA and an advanced degree preferred
• 2+ years of work experience in an accounting discipline
• Experience with a public accounting firm desirable
• Knowledge and ability to apply GAAP and SEC rules and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Committee of Sponsoring Organization framework
• Knowledge of FERC System of Accounts and rate making concepts a plus
• Ability to research and understand accounting transactions and regulatory issues and provide sound guidance
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to communicate accounting applications and analysis to non-financial personnel
• Exhibit strong initiative and require minimal supervision
• Must handle confidential and sensitive information

Benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits package which includes:
• Medical and dental coverage
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefits Plan
• Benefit Plan
• Performance Pay Program
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement