Alabama Power Company · 8 hours ago
Property Accountant
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAlabama Power Company is a leading energy provider serving millions of customers. They are seeking a Property Accountant to perform fixed asset accounting, provide accounting support, and participate in financial and regulatory reporting while building relationships across the company.
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Responsibilities
Ensure fixed asset accounting is performed in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements and that all financial and regulatory reporting requirements are met
Prepare monthly and quarterly journal vouchers, account analyses, and account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure all work is thoroughly documented, meets a standard of re-performance and can be easily followed
Maintain an effective system of internal controls and provide proper documentation
Cultivate a questioning attitude in an effort to gain and maintain a thorough understanding of accounting operations, computer systems and applications, and Company policies and procedures
Perform accounting research and benchmarking in an effort to ensure compliance and best practices
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field of study is desired
Advanced degree, CPA or CPA candidate is desired
Five years of recent general accounting experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both
Fixed asset accounting experience a plus
Knowledge of the following applicable accounting rules and regulations and the ability to interpret the guidance and make recommendations: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accounting rules and regulations, Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements
Ability to coordinate work assignments with schedules and requirements of other employees is required
Ability to communicate accounting applications and analyses to non-financial employees
Exemplify Our Values at all times (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance) and adhere to the Southern Company Code of Ethics
Exhibit a positive attitude, initiative, and show respect for others and their opinions
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements
Exhibit strong organizational skills with the ability to facilitate multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines
Utilize strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, be a self-starter, a decision-maker, flexible, self-directed and a team player
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a commitment to accuracy, and attention to detail
Display computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
Preferred
Fixed asset accounting experience 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
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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