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Rep Sr, Accounting

Juliette, GA
Full-Time

Job Description

Rep Sr, Accounting– AFT Budgeting Organization

Location: Plant Scherer – 10986 Georgia 87, Juliette, Georgia, 31046

PLEASE NOTE ALL THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO APPLYING: 

*This job will be located at Plant Scherer in Juliette, GA.

*As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE 4 days per week (Mon – Thu), and/or as additionally required. 

*Occasional Travel & extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is REQUIRED without much advanced notice. 

Summary of Position Duties 

The Accounting Rep will be responsible for processing and verifying electronic labor module and manual invoices in Oracle/Maximo, investigating/troubleshooting invoice errors, researching contracts, processing vendor payments, ensuring accruals are booked appropriately, and maintaining contractor files.

Job Experience and Education 

  • High School Diploma or GED required  
  • College experience or degree (AS or BS) would be a plus
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Must have previous experience with administrative or financial-related compliance responsibilities including deadline driven tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple or changing priorities
  • Must be able to work efficiently with minimum supervision
  • The ability to work well with all levels of employees and management is required
  • Successful candidate must be proficient with company computer programs/software including Maximo and Oracle
  • Proven trustworthiness in maintaining sensitive/confidential information is essential

Responsibilities

Process Invoices

  • Process invoices in accordance with the Southern Company Procurement and Payment Guidelines
  • Proficiency in Maximo & Oracle applications
  • Two-way match invoices
  • Three-way match invoices
  • Non-PO invoice processing
  • Coordinate field approval
  • Ensure Lien Waiver requirements are met
  • Verify appropriate rates with contracts
  • Resolve invoice holds & discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Ensure timely payment
  • Perform Labor Module contractor invoice verification
  • Resolve invoice inquiries from Southern Accounts payable
  • Provide variance explanations related to invoice processing to management monthly
  • Assist in research of contract files, contract terms and conditions 

Book Accruals

  • Ensure costs are accrued appropriately and in accordance with GPC GAP 74.
  • Prepare monthly Unassigned Liabilities Report  

Accounting

  • Process check requests
  • Produce routine and specific reports as needed
  • Ensure compliance with SOX
  • Understand and comply with the Generation Playbook, GPC Corporate Accounting Policies, General Accounting Procedures, and Corporate Policies
  • Master the Southern Company Classification of Accounts Manual; capable of applying correct - Activity, Project, FERC account, Expense Type, etc. to all invoices
  • Utilize a wide variety of systems (iExpense, Documentum, Maximo, Oracle)

Behavioral Attributes 

  • Must be a team player and model Southern Style
  • Must be able to proactively manage office activities, resolve issues, and perform multiple priorities
  • Must be dependable and committed to the success of the organization as well as responsive to employee/customer requests
  • Good attendance is expected and required
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees
PDN-a08e764d-7dec-488d-988f-f68a268cacae

Rep Sr, Accounting– AFT Budgeting Organization

Location: Plant Scherer – 10986 Georgia 87, Juliette, Georgia, 31046

PLEASE NOTE ALL THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO APPLYING: 

*This job will be located at Plant Scherer in Juliette, GA.

*As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE 4 days per week (Mon – Thu), and/or as additionally required. 

*Occasional Travel & extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is REQUIRED without much advanced notice. 

Summary of Position Duties 

The Accounting Rep will be responsible for processing and verifying electronic labor module and manual invoices in Oracle/Maximo, investigating/troubleshooting invoice errors, researching contracts, processing vendor payments, ensuring accruals are booked appropriately, and maintaining contractor files.

Job Experience and Education 

  • High School Diploma or GED required  
  • College experience or degree (AS or BS) would be a plus
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Must have previous experience with administrative or financial-related compliance responsibilities including deadline driven tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple or changing priorities
  • Must be able to work efficiently with minimum supervision
  • The ability to work well with all levels of employees and management is required
  • Successful candidate must be proficient with company computer programs/software including Maximo and Oracle
  • Proven trustworthiness in maintaining sensitive/confidential information is essential

Responsibilities

Process Invoices

  • Process invoices in accordance with the Southern Company Procurement and Payment Guidelines
  • Proficiency in Maximo & Oracle applications
  • Two-way match invoices
  • Three-way match invoices
  • Non-PO invoice processing
  • Coordinate field approval
  • Ensure Lien Waiver requirements are met
  • Verify appropriate rates with contracts
  • Resolve invoice holds & discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Ensure timely payment
  • Perform Labor Module contractor invoice verification
  • Resolve invoice inquiries from Southern Accounts payable
  • Provide variance explanations related to invoice processing to management monthly
  • Assist in research of contract files, contract terms and conditions 

Book Accruals

  • Ensure costs are accrued appropriately and in accordance with GPC GAP 74.
  • Prepare monthly Unassigned Liabilities Report  

Accounting

  • Process check requests
  • Produce routine and specific reports as needed
  • Ensure compliance with SOX
  • Understand and comply with the Generation Playbook, GPC Corporate Accounting Policies, General Accounting Procedures, and Corporate Policies
  • Master the Southern Company Classification of Accounts Manual; capable of applying correct - Activity, Project, FERC account, Expense Type, etc. to all invoices
  • Utilize a wide variety of systems (iExpense, Documentum, Maximo, Oracle)

Behavioral Attributes 

  • Must be a team player and model Southern Style
  • Must be able to proactively manage office activities, resolve issues, and perform multiple priorities
  • Must be dependable and committed to the success of the organization as well as responsive to employee/customer requests
  • Good attendance is expected and required
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees
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About Southern Company

Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.

The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.

Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.

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