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Research Accountant

Location:
Atlanta, GA
Description:

Summary of Position Duties The responsibilities for the Research Accountant position include: Serve as the Chair/Lead of the Technology Accounting Review Committee. Research and provide sound guidance on technical software and hardware accounting and reporting issues for Southern Company Services and its subsidiaries. Assist with accounting conversations as appropriate between the SCS Technology Organization and System Accounting Research, Corporate Accounting, Budgeting & Reporting, and Property Accounting teams. Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards and participate in the adoption of the new standards. Document and communicate complex accounting decisions and cost recovery mechanisms for technology projects. Job Experience and Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required Advanced Degree or CPA is preferred Five years of accounting experience is required Technology and/or Utility accounting experience is preferred Demonstrated ability to facilitate conversations on complex accounting topics is required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of FASB and SEC accounting and reporting standards and requirements Ability to research technical/complex accounting issues Extremely strong oral and written communications skills with the ability to understand and explain complex accounting issues to a varied audience Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with accounting, auditing, various non-financial functional areas, and varying levels of staff and management Understanding of FERC reporting requirements is a plus PDN-9bf5a6ad-4510-49ec-9410-bc97c4fe1a29
Company:
Southern Company
Industry:
Other
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