Description

The Accountant position will be responsible for supporting the accounting and reporting activities of Georgia Power. The position will work on a team primarily responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of documents to support internal and external reporting objectives, including SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K and FERC Forms 1 and 3-Q, other comprehensive income, hedges and derivatives, disclosure controls procedures, debt accounting, subsidiary accounting, and monthly closing of the Company’s financial records. 

This position will work closely with other support groups within Georgia Power and the Southern Company system, as well as with internal and external auditors.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate preparation of journals and account reconciliations in order to ensure timely month-end closing and integrity of financials. 
• Prepares assigned sections of and compiles support for required external reports, which include SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K and FERC Forms 1 and 3Q. 
• Analyzes general ledger data trends to support variance conclusions for Georgia Power’s financial statements.
• Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, including compilation of control evidence.
• Promotes innovation, improves repetitive processes, and creates efficiencies in a dynamic work flow environment.
• Assists with management of the monthly close process.

Job Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Up to 3 years of experience in the accounting field
• Proficiency in applying U.S. GAAP 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or CPA (or equivalent)
• Experience in public accounting, technical accounting research, FERC accounting, and/or financial reporting
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to function in a hybrid working environment, working both remotely and in person at the Georgia Power Corporate Office in Atlanta, GA
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and perform with a high level of accuracy to meet tight and often conflicting deadlines
• Strong project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, being organized, building effective working relationships, balancing workload demands, anticipating next steps, and adapting quickly to changing needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at various levels, including executive management
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to present financial information and concepts in a clear, concise manner; detail-oriented
• Strong understanding of financial statements, utility concepts, internal controls, and accounting systems 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and research capability, decision-maker; ability to simplify issues into an understandable and achievable plan of action
• Intellectual curiosity, questioning attitude, and active in professional development
• Possesses a professional demeanor and provides exceptional customer service
• Proven ability to identify and execute process efficiencies
• Strong excel capabilities
• Open and adaptable to new technologies and systems
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company’s values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance