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Southern Company Gas · 17 hours ago

Staff Accountant I, II, III

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company, serving approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers. The Staff Accountant I, II, III role involves preparing and analyzing financial reports, ensuring compliance with external reporting requirements, and supporting internal and external financial reporting for the company and its segments.

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Responsibilities

Supports the filing and tagging of quarterly, annual and other periodic financial and regulatory reports as needed (10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, 8-K, etc.) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and various state and federal utility regulatory agency requirements. Drafts disclosures within filings and ensures revisions to filings are accurate and timely. Completes documentation process as necessary for external reporting and filing

Supports the Disclosure Committee under Sarbanes-Oxley 404 (internal control over financial reporting certification) through compilation of disclosure matrix responses to ensure timely and accurate filing of all material information

Supports internal and external financial reporting for Southern Company Gas and its four reporting segments (Distribution Operations, Gas Marketing Services, Gas Pipeline Services and Corporate), including annual audited and quarterly unaudited financial statements

Supports annual audit and quarterly review by external auditor of all applicable SEC filings and subsidiary financial reports

Participates on special projects as needed

The incumbent works in an office environment 4 days a week. This is subject to change at any time

Qualification

GAAP knowledgeSEC regulationsWDesk experienceAnalytical skillsMS ExcelMS WordDocumentation skillsCPA certificationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkTime management

Required

BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance

0-7 years of relevant work experience

Experience using WDesk

Analytical and documentation skills

Demonstrated working knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations (1933 and 1934 act)

Interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work well in a team environment

Time management

MS Excel - intermediate proficiency

MS Word - intermediate proficiency

Preferred

Combination of SEC reporting experience and audit experience (external audit with public accounting firm or internal audit involving audits of financial statements and SEC filings)

Experience in utility or natural gas industry

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or actively working towards certification