This individual works as part of a collaborative team to monitor and report on technical developments in the authoritative accounting guidance, assist in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements, and analyze intermediate to complex business transactions to support the development of GAAP compliant financial statements and external financial reporting. Our customer base is diverse and consists of four state-regulated natural gas utilities, an unregulated gas marketing services organization, a portfolio of equity investments in gas pipeline entities, and other components of the shared services organization of which we are a part (e.g., plant and utility accounting, financial reporting, corporate accounting, budget/financial planning). The position will also be required to document background information, analysis, and accounting determinations on specific transactions or issues in formal technical accounting memos.

Additionally, position will include independent auditor interaction (preparation/review of technical recommendations and face-to-face communication) and at times assist in resolving matters pertaining to quarterly and annual SEC financial filings. The position will also prepare and update formal accounting policy and procedure modules as authoritative guidance and internal policy changes require.

Key Responsibilities A typical day in this role may include:

• Monitoring and reporting on new and emerging authoritative accounting guidance
• Analyzing complex business transactions and determining appropriate accounting treatment and disclosures
• Assisting with the implementation of new accounting standards across the Southern Company Gas organization

This Position Is For You If You:

• Possess strong technical accounting expertise and professional judgment
• Are comfortable interpreting complex accounting guidance, contracts, and legal documents
• Communicate complex and nuanced accounting matters clearly and effectively
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problemsolving, and criticalthinking skills
• Can prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a deadlinedriven environment
• Are collaborative, customerfocused, and proactive in resolving issues
• Are selfmotivated, accountable, and open to occasional overtime

Qualifications Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent academic education or experience

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master's degree with a concentration or major in Accounting

Required: Work Experience

Preferred:

• Utility or energy industry accounting experience
• Public accounting audit experience at the manager level
• SEC financial reporting experience
• Experience preparing highquality accounting memos or technical documentation
• Experience interpreting complex contracts, regulations, or legal documents
• Financial valuation and/or asset impairment assessment experience
• Experience applying, documenting, and maintaining internal accounting controls, including SarbanesOxley Act and COSO Internal Control Framework requirements

Required: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including the ability to conduct indepth accounting research for new standards or complex transactions
• Familiarity with multiple FASB Accounting Standards Codification topics
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational, planning, and crossfunctional coordination skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when needed

Preferred:

• Supervisorylevel SEC financial reporting experience
• Experience performing financial statement audits across multiple industries
• Finance skills, including exposure to valuations and derivatives

Travel Requirements: Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Infrequent travel 10%, which may include air travel and occasional overnight stays

Work Environment:

• Work environment with inoffice requirements up to four days per week, combined with workfromhome opportunities, subject to evolving company and departmental guidelines

Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities. PDN-a19c0546-4f38-4162-a08c-bb78bed0c2fd