Staff Accountant II

HomeJobs ListPosting Staff Accountant II Organization Southern Company Region Canada, Illinois, Naperville End Of Contest December 27, 2026 Type Full time Category Accounting Twitter Facebook Linkedin Send Save Print Description This position within the Revenue Accounting department is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reconciling billed and unbilled revenue transactions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial and regulatory reporting. The role supports the month-end close process, account reconciliations, internal controls, and regulatory compliance activities. The Staff Accountant II will collaborate with Billing, Credit, IT, Regulatory, and other business partners to investigate variances, resolve issues, improve processes, and support automation initiatives. Additional responsibilities may include customer refunds, unclaimed property (escheatment), tax reporting, audit support, and data analysis. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting required2 - 4 years of accounting experienceExperience with month-end close requiredExperience preparing journal entries and accounting reconciliations requiredExperience with customer billing is a plusExperience with escheatment and unclaimed property a plusExperience analyzing large volumes of data using Excel or other reporting tools.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements.Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.Utility industry experience preferred but not required.Experience working with ERP systems such as OracleExperience with reporting and query tools preferred. Major Job Responsibilities Analyze daily transactions from the billing system to ensure data integrity.Review customer refund transactions for reasonableness.Prepare journal entries as required for month end close.Perform controls as assigned to ensure revenue recognized is complete.Must be able to recognize discrepancies and investigate and/or escalate as appropriate.Process unclaimed property transactions, including loading records into the database and coordinating reissuance of payments, as required for each escheatment cycle .Prepare tax payment requests and required returns monthly.Work with Billing, Credit, and IT to research issues.Provide information to internal and external auditors as required.Prepare standard reports as needed for financial and regulatory reporting.Create queries as needed for ad hoc and new recurring data requests.Perform account reconciliations monthly on assigned accounts and resolve any issues promptly.Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve reporting efficiency.Participate in system enhancements, testing activities, and process improvement initiatives.Reporting & Data AnalyticsAnalyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and potential reporting issues.Develop and maintain recurring reports, queries, and dashboards to support business needs.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with internal departments to resolve billing, refund, revenue, and customer account issues.Support regulatory filings and information requests as needed.DocumentationMaintain process documentation and desktop procedures for assigned responsibilities.Assist with knowledge transfer and cross-training efforts within the department. Skills Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysisExperience using automation and AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, or similar technologiesAbility to create and maintain queries, reports, and data extracts Core Competencies Strong analytical and critical-thinking skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentAbility to identify root causes and recommend solutionsStrong collaboration and customer service mindset Read the full posting. Contact Southern Company 30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW Atlanta Georgia États-Unis www.southerncompany.com From the same organization Regulatory Compliance Support Engineer (BHM) - Southern Company 27 Dec, 2026 Transmission Line Design – Engineer/Designer - Southern Company 27 Dec, 2026 Analyst I, Helpdesk - Southern Company 27 Dec, 2026 MORE