Accounting Support Specialist

Southern Company is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Accounting Support Specialist to join our dynamic accounting team. The Accounting Support Specialist will be responsible for providing administrative and accounting support to ensure efficient operation of the department. This role involves a variety of accounting tasks including data entry and assisting with financial reporting.

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma

• Minimum 3 -5 years of experience providing administrative support in the Accounting

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Specific assignments include:

• File State of Florida Documentary Stamp Tax Return each month and maintain file of payments and support documentation for audit purposes

• Send out requests for lobbying information to SCS, SNC, GPC, and SCG executives and outside consultants and follow up to make sure all responses are received in a timely manner

• Prepare expense reports, check requests, certified mail receipts, FedEx, etc.

• Pay department invoices through Oracle

• Prepare purchase orders, as needed

• Submit W-9 forms as requested

• Maintain Checkpoint Learning licenses for the AFT organization

• Schedule meetings, catering, and travel arrangements

• Will be responsible for reviewing quarterly changes within the company’s organizational structure

• Will be responsible for approving timecards and other time keeping functions

• Update Federal disclosure forms in the Corptax database management system

• Update federal tax return statements and other tax forms which are not included in Corptax

• Pull accounts payable invoices to support lobbying and miscellaneous expenses included in the tax return

• Assist in the preparation of special reports, projects, and filings (amended tax returns, Power Point, etc.)

• Manage off-site records storage and create inventory reports using the OmniRim records tracking database system

• Sort, distribute, and process mail for department

• Handle internal and external phone calls and e-mails requesting assistance and information. Direct calls and requests to the appropriate individual

• Create and maintain a simple but effective filing system

• Send old tax returns and work papers to storage. Maintain department file room

• Help ensure office equipment is maintained and repaired as needed

• Provide various other support to department, as needed

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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.

Job Identification: 8786

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services