Accountant

About the Role

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is seeking an accounting professional to ensure timely and accurate preparation and reporting of accounting information to management, investors, and regulatory bodies. This role supports the company’s mission to provide clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 192,000 customers across 23 southeast Mississippi counties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly journal entries and financial statements.
• Respond to regulatory data requests, cost-of-service studies, and associated inquiries.
• Reconcile account balances to the general ledger.
• Monitor accounting information and internal controls to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned accounting areas, resolving control and process issues while applying accounting and system knowledge to support company personnel.
• Assist company personnel in resolving accounting problems and conduct training on accounting concepts, systems, and procedures.
• Perform assigned "storm duty" in the event of a disaster.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• Advanced degree or certification (desired).
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines.
• Must currently live in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area or be willing to relocate.

Behavioral Attributes

• Exhibit behaviors consistent with the company’s Values and Principle-Centered Leadership.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and strong analytical abilities.
• Take responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assignments.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including:

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Eligibility for additional compensation, such as incentive programs (subject to plan terms).

For more details, visit the Southern Company Benefits Summary.

About Mississippi Power

Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is recognized for its safe and reliable service, expert storm response, and innovation in electric transportation and renewable energy. Key initiatives include:

• Partnering with the Coast Transit Authority to launch Mississippi’s first electric public transportation bus.
• Collaborating with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus.
• Working with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and with Domino’s to electrify its delivery fleet.
• Installing the first microgrid at a Navy facility in partnership with the Naval Construction Battalion Center.
• Producing nearly 160 MW of renewable energy, enough to power 23,000 homes annually.

As part of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), Mississippi Power serves 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond, advancing a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.