Staff Accountant II

• This position within the Revenue Accounting department is responsible for
• preparing, analyzing, and reconciling billed and unbilled revenue transactions
• to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial and regulatory reporting.
• The role supports the month-end close process, account reconciliations, internal
• controls, and regulatory compliance activities. The Staff Accountant II will
• collaborate with Billing, Credit, IT, Regulatory, and other business partners to
• investigate variances, resolve issues, improve processes, and support automation
• initiatives. Additional responsibilities may include customer refunds, unclaimed
• property (escheatment), tax reporting, audit support, and data analysis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 2 - 4 years of accounting experience
• Experience with month-end close required
• Experience preparing journal entries and accounting reconciliations required
• Experience with customer billing is a plus
• Experience with escheatment and unclaimed property a plus
• Experience analyzing large volumes of data using Excel or other reporting

tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a

deadline-driven environment.

• Utility industry experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle
• Experience with reporting and query tools preferred.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze daily transactions from the billing system to ensure data integrity.
• Review customer refund transactions for reasonableness.
• Prepare journal entries as required for month end close.
• Perform controls as assigned to ensure revenue recognized is complete.
• Must be able to recognize discrepancies and investigate and/or escalate as

appropriate.

• Process unclaimed property transactions, including loading records into the

• database and coordinating reissuance of payments, as required for each
• escheatment cycle.

• Prepare tax payment requests and required returns monthly.
• Work with Billing, Credit, and IT to research issues.
• Provide information to internal and external auditors as required.
• Prepare standard reports as needed for financial and regulatory reporting.
• Create queries as needed for ad hoc and new recurring data requests.
• Perform account reconciliations monthly on assigned accounts and resolve any

issues promptly.

• Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve

reporting efficiency.

• Participate in system enhancements, testing activities, and process

improvement initiatives.

• Reporting & Data Analytics
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and potential reporting

issues.

• Develop and maintain recurring reports, queries, and dashboards to support

business needs.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with internal departments to resolve billing, refund, revenue, and

customer account issues.

• Support regulatory filings and information requests as needed.
• Documentation
• Maintain process documentation and desktop procedures for assigned

responsibilities.

• Assist with knowledge transfer and cross-training efforts within the

department.

SKILLS

• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience using automation and AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, Power

Automate, or similar technologies

• Ability to create and maintain queries, reports, and data extracts

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions
• Strong collaboration and customer service mindset

About Southern Company Gas

• Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern
• Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves
• approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated
• distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers
• through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses
• include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of
• natural gas storage facilities. For more information,

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• is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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
• solutions provider 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
• customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero
• greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a
• variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that
• reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more,
• visit www.southerncompany.com [https://www.southerncompany.com/].

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families
• through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base
• salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and
• retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and
• emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional
• compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards
• subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A
• summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here
• https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf

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• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also
• be provided during the hiring process.

• 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.

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