Summary of Position Duties
The responsibilities for the Accountant position include:
- Research, provide sound guidance on, and document technical accounting and reporting issues affecting the company
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Review of contracts and various proposed or completed transactions to determine and document the required technical accounting and financial statement disclosure impacts
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Evaluation of the impact of new accounting standards and participation in the adoption of the new standards
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Assistance in establishing accounting policies for Mississippi Power and the Southern Company system
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Participation in quarterly and annual financial reporting process
Job Experience and Education
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA or MBA is desired
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Two years of accounting or auditing experience is required
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Public accounting firm experience is preferred
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Research of FASB Codification experience is preferred
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Lease, software, and/or derivative accounting experience is preferred
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Utility accounting experience is desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Knowledge of FASB, SEC, and FERC accounting and reporting standards and requirements
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Ability to research technical/complex accounting issues
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Strong oral and written communications skills with the ability to understand and explain complex accounting issues to a varied audience
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Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with accounting, auditing, various functional areas and levels of management
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Understanding of the regulatory rules and requirements unique to the utility industry (preferred) Behavioral Attributes
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Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities
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Self-directed, proactive and able to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines
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Intellectual curiosity and rigor
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
