Property Accountant

Overview

This position is an integral part of a team that performs fixed asset accounting and provides accounting support for various organizations throughout Alabama Power Company. The position also participates in financial & regulatory reporting. In addition to the accounting proficiencies required, the ability to build and maintain relationships across the Company will also be a key element for the successful candidate.

• 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.

• 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 is a plus.
• Knowledge of the following applicable accounting rules and regulations and the ability to interpret the guidance and make recommendations:
• 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.

• Extended hours
• Weekend work - limited
• Travel - limited

This position is based at Alabama Power's Corporate Headquarters in downtown Birmingham and follows a hybrid schedule of four in-office days and one remote day each week. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.