ACCOUNTANT - BIRMINGHAM, AL

Southern Company Services (SCS) currently has a position available in our Accounting department located at our corporate office in Birmingham, AL. This role is a vital part of a team that manages accounting tasks associated with billing for research and development activities, as well as meeting various reporting requirements for governmental funding. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• An advanced degree or certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent accounting experience required; including experience in financial reporting.
• Prior experience in overseeing the financial aspects of US Department of Energy awards, including reporting and compliance, is highly valued.
• Knowledge of the following:
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations

• Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accounting rules and regulations.

• 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.

SKILLS

• Exhibit a proficient capacity for multitasking and delivering work of exceptional accuracy within stringent and frequently overlapping time constraints.
• Demonstrate advanced project management skills, including effective task prioritization, fostering productive working relationships, balancing workloads, anticipating future needs, and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Possesses intellectual curiosity and a questioning attitude, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Showcase strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, reinforced by a solid aptitude for research and investigation.
• Show strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, using various functions and formulas to improve processes and efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate and build working relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Ensure government projects are set up accurately and in a way to support Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements.
• Collaborate with contacts to ensure accurate and timely billing of all government contracts.
• Guarantee the prompt and accurate generation of journal entries, backed by relevant documentation, to uphold the timeliness of month-end closures and the integrity of the financial statements.
• Finalize account reconciliations by the predetermined deadlines, ensuring that all reconciliations are accompanied by sufficient documentary evidence.
• Prepare for various audits and Incurred Cost Submission studies by providing the necessary information in a timely manner, thus maintaining a positive and productive relationship with auditing personnel.
• Foster innovation and enhance efficiency within repetitive processes, aiming to optimize operations in a dynamic work environment.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to management to support decision-making processes.
• Stay current with changes in government regulations and accounting standards to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.