Alabama Power Company · 12 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAlabama Power Company is part of Southern Company, a leading energy provider serving millions of customers. The Senior Accountant will provide technical accounting leadership for technology projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while collaborating with various accounting functions to resolve complex issues.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the Technology Accounting Review Committee (TARC), providing sound accounting guidance on software and hardware projects and other non-routine technology initiatives. Ensure accounting treatments for technology investments are in full compliance with FASB/GAAP standards, SEC reporting requirements, FERC regulations, and Southern Company policies
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between the SCS Technology organization and key departments – including System Accounting Research, Corporate Accounting, Budgeting & Reporting, and Property Accounting – to address accounting questions and coordinate proper accounting treatment for technology-related expenditures. Facilitate conversations and problem resolution among these groups to ensure alignment and understanding of accounting decisions
Accounting Research & Issue Resolution: Proactively identify, research, and resolve technical accounting issues (e.g. software capitalization, cloud arrangements, project cost allocation, regulatory considerations) with minimal guidance. Provide well-reasoned accounting recommendations and write-ups for review
Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards and participate in the adoption of the new standards
Document and communicate complex accounting decisions and cost recovery mechanisms for technology projects
Organizational Leadership: Exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Take initiative to improve processes and efficiency in the budgeting and accounting for technology projects. Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with business unit and project managers
Strong organizational skills are a must
Qualification
Required
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business field is required
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and standards – including FASB/GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and where applicable, FERC and other regulatory accounting guidance
Experience in researching and interpreting technical accounting literature to apply it to real-world scenarios
Extensive knowledge of FASB, GAAP and SEC accounting and reporting standards and requirements
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to translate complex accounting information into clear, concise explanations for senior management and non-financial partners
Ability to proactively identify, research, and resolve technical accounting issues (e.g. software capitalization, cloud arrangements, project cost allocation, regulatory considerations) with minimal guidance
Highly organized, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines. Self-motivated with excellent follow-through
Ability to operate in a matrix organization and communicate clearly with people at various levels including upper management
Thorough understanding of techniques and methods for accounting, budgeting, cost tracking, financial projections, and interrelationships with affiliate accounting and budgeting functions
Preferred
Ideal candidate will have accounting research experience
A graduate degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus
CPA preferred
Progressive accounting experience in accounting, finance or auditing roles. Prior experience in property accounting (accounting for capital assets, CWIP, depreciation, etc.) is preferred
Previous experience in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
Experience in technology accounting or working directly with IT project financials (such as software development cost accounting, cloud computing arrangements, etc.) is highly beneficial
Understanding of FERC reporting requirements is a plus
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of It is a sub-organization of Southern Company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Peoples
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Moses Feagin
Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
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