Corporate Accounting Staff Accountant

This position is an integral part of a team of accountants who perform financial accounting for entities outside of the utility and gas marketer businesses of Southern Company Gas, a United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrant. It is an in-office role (four days per week, subject to change) within the Southern Company Gas Comptroller’s organization, located in Atlanta, Georgia.

About the role

This position will perform various income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow accounting tasks while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements. It will also support Southern Company Gas reporting requirements and participate in special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as required.
• Ensure all internal controls surrounding responsibilities are functioning as designed and well supported by appropriate evidence.
• Prepare accounting information that supports or may be included in monthly management reporting.
• Prepare accounting information that supports or may be included in the Southern Company Gas Quarterly Report (Form 10-Q) filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Prepare accounting information that supports or may satisfy other Southern Company Gas reporting requirements, such as stand-alone financial statements.
• Assist with financial audits of Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries.
• Promote innovation and create workflow efficiencies in a dynamic environment.
• Focus on people development by providing motivation, continuous training, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field) is required.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (or equivalent) is a plus.
• Four or more years of experience in accounting or related fields is required.
• Proficiency in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations is required.

Skills

• Understanding of allocations, consolidation, analysis of financial transactions, cash flow, and internal controls is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the natural gas or electric utility industry and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chart of Accounts is a plus.
• Professional demeanor and proven ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with people at various levels, including executive management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving and research capabilities.
• Intellectual curiosity and a questioning attitude.
• Ability to work in teams and independently with a self-starter approach.
• Ability to identify process efficiencies.
• High level of accuracy and a detail-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. 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. Southern Company is committed to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, advancing its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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 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. A summary of benefits can be found here.