Job Description

Staff Accounting Assistant

Description

Staff Accounting Assistant

Job Summary

SCS Accounts Payable supports the accounts payable function for Southern Company and affiliates (APC, GPC, MPC, SCS, SNC, Southern Company Parent, Southern Company Gas and Southern Power Company).

This position is responsible for providing support to meet corporate and business unit goals and objectives and performing Southern Accounts Payable activities in support of financial reporting and ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies, procedures and applicable laws that govern our business.

The AP functions include but are not limited to invoice and payment processing, PCard and business expense statement audits, 1099/1042 reporting, and completion of AP internal controls.

Job Responsibilities

* Processing of supplier and internal invoices

* Resolving possible invoice issues to ensure timely supplier payment

* Daily processing of assigned company payment batches

* Respond promptly to customer inquiries and resolve identified issues

* Research and resolve returned checks

* Provide data and perform research as needed for audit requests

* Meet all SOX and production control requirements

* Audit of employee expense reports to ensure compliance with Business Policy

Educational Requirements

* High School diploma or equivalent degree

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

* Related work experience is a plus

* General knowledge of basic accounting principles preferred

* Exposure to Oracle, Maximo, Inspryus and related applications preferred

* Possess good oral and written communication skills

* Discreet with confidential and sensitive information

Behavioral Attributes

* Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Our Values (Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance)

* Ability to collaborate and build working relationships with others

* Strong customer focus

* Positive attitude

* Strong organizational skills

* Excellent attention to detail

* Ability to work in a team environment

* Flexibility in a changing environment and a willingness to embrace technological change

Other Requirements

* Occasional travel required.

* Extended hours and weekend work as required

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is Americas premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing Americas energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortunes annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.LI

Job Field: Accounting & Auditing

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): No

Work Location(s):

APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, 35203

Req ID: SCS2009137