Renewables Staff Accountant

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• Perform activities associated with financial accounting for various key areas for Southern Power Company and its subsidiaries, including monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations and other accounting duties as assigned (may include activities to incorporate acquired entities).
• Prepare audited and unaudited financial statements for Southern Power’s partners.
• Ensure that all internal controls surrounding responsibilities are adequate and functioning.
• Provide management with detailed actual to budget or actual to actual variance explanations as requested.
• Provide and assist in obtaining relevant accounting and disclosure information that supports or may be included in Southern Power’s 10-Q, 10-K or partnership financials.
• Prepare quarterly and annual external audit requests as requested, ensuring timely response and maintenance of good working relationship with the external auditor.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent is required. Advanced degree is a plus. CPA license (or equivalent) is preferred.

• 2 or more years of accounting experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is preferred.
• Experience in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations is preferred.
• Experience in performing analysis on financial transactions and results is preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems and tools (Oracle, Excel, SOAR) is preferred.
• Knowledge of the utility industry and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) System of Accounts is a plus.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements is a plus.

A positive, professional attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills is required; team player. Proactive working style with ability to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines is required; self-directed. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are required.

To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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).

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.