Financial Analyst

Government Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst role will support the financial reporting processes for federal grants received by Southern Company system affiliates, including budget development, invoicing, financial reporting, and audit support. This position will also support the financial compliance requirements associated with Department of Energy (DOE) grants. This role has a hybrid work schedule of 4 days in office (Monday-Thursday) and 1 day remote (Friday) from the Energy Center (Birmingham, AL).

The Financial Analyst role will support the financial reporting processes for federal grants received by Southern Company system affiliates, including budget development, invoicing, financial reporting, and audit support. This position will also support the financial compliance requirements associated with Department of Energy (DOE) grants. This role has a hybrid work schedule of 4 days in office (Monday-Thursday) and 1 day remote (Friday) from the Energy Center (Birmingham, AL).

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field required.
• An advanced degree or certification is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in accounting, cost management, and financial reporting of federal grants preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory (FAR) Commission accounting rules and regulations preferred.
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills, evidenced by the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, across various departments, and spanning multiple geographic locations of the company.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with keen attention to details.

• Collaborate with other departments within the Southern Company system to develop budgets and financial reports for grant submissions to federal agencies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration and coordination of grant-related activities, including communicating with Southern Company budgeting departments around financial impacts of cost share responsibilities associated with the federal grants.
• Create and manage government project account segments in Oracle.
• Review monthly financials and associated backup documentation to generate monthly invoice packages for federal grants while ensuring that reimbursement requests are allowable per FAR guidelines and within contract limitations.
• Collaborate with contacts to ensure accurate and timely billing of all government contracts.
• Complete month-end accrual processes, quarterly reports, and close out processes for federal grants.
• Assist with various audits and Incurred Cost Submission studies by providing the necessary information in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in grant management and reporting.
• Stay current with changes in government regulations and accounting standards to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.

• Demonstrate project management skills, including effective task prioritization, fostering productive working relationships, balancing workloads, anticipating future needs, and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Exhibit strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Power
  
  BI)
• Demonstrate personal ownership, strong initiative-taking critical thinking skills, and excellent follow through
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with accounting, budgeting, auditing, various non-financial functional areas, and varying levels of staff and management
• Possesses intellectual curiosity and a questioning attitude, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

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