Job Information
Southern Company Staff Accountant I, II, III in Naperville, Illinois
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Fundamentally strong in accounting and knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Assists with various transactional processes and module interfaces for asset additions, retirements, transfers and adjustments.
• Analyze and review month-end close activities for compliance with U.S. GAAP, discrepancies, coding errors and other issues that should be researched, and resolved or brought to management’s attention. Month-end close activities include preparation, upload, and posting of journal entries relating to leases, fixed assets and depreciation.
• Evaluate and perform balance sheet account reconciliations and monthly roll forward schedules that are complete, accurate, and fully supported by appropriate evidence in compliance with U.S. GAAP and other accounting regulations. Any outstanding items/issues are researched and resolved in a timely manner.
• Provides support in analyzing documents and reviewing for proper approvals and coding to open new capital projects.
• Perform testing of system implementations in area of responsibility.
• Generates standard and non-standard reports and analysis. Collaborate with other members of the Plant Accounting team, other departments, or external auditors to complete deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Provides regulatory activity support including Form 21 reporting, depreciation studies and rate cases.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities, on a timely basis, as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Required:
• BA/BS degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 0 - 10 years experience analyzing accounting activities
Skills:
Required:
•Demonstrates working knowledge of GAAP
•Ability to communicate effectively with those at various levels within the organization
•MS Excel - intermediate proficiency
•Analytical and judgment skills
•Attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to perform a thorough self-review
•Time management and organization skills
•Interpersonal skills
Requested:
•Oracle General Ledger experience
•PowerPlant Projects and Assets experience
•Natural gas or similar regulated industry experience
Success Factors:
Executing for Results Collaboration and Building Relationships
Learning and Thinking Business Acumen
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
• Keyboarding
• Viewing reports and information online
• Travel = up to 10%
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities
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 residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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.
Job Identification: 6376
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Job Schedule: Full time
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