Tax Accountant careers in Southern Company Atlanta, GA
Website Southern Company
This Jobsfunter Listing is about Southern Company in Atlanta, GA 2022
About the job
Description
Tax Accountant
The primary responsibilities of this position are the preparation of federal and state income tax returns and quarterly estimated tax payments for Southern Company and its subsidiaries. Other responsibilities are listed below.
This position will be located in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia Power Corporate Headquarters building.
Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
- BS in Accounting required
- CPA highly preferred
Experience Requirements
- 5 years corporate income tax return preparation experience
- Utility accounting experience
- Tax research experience
- Experience utilizing tax return preparation software (preferably Corptax software)
- Advanced MS Excel skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to apply thorough technical knowledge of income tax returns
- Thorough understanding of utility issues and accounting
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Good business judgment
- Strong organization and documentation skills
- Ability to analyze current processes, identify issues, and recommend solutions
Behavioral Attributes
- Self-directed with strong initiative
- Uses discretion concerning confidential and sensitive issues/information
- Organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
- Versatile and resourceful
- Able to make decisions
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrates continuous learning habits
- Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company’s values of unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares federal and state income tax returns
- Prepares quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS and state jurisdictions
- Prepares intercompany tax allocations of consolidated tax data
- Researches tax laws, determines optimum tax treatments of complex transactions and documents conclusions
- Prepares amended income tax returns due to audit settlements
- Responds to IRS and Department of Revenue information data requests
- Assists subsidiaries’ tax accounting personnel in identifying and understanding book/tax differences
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America’s premier energy company, with 46,000 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 America’s 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 Diversity Inc, 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 Fortune’s 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: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to…): No
Work Location(s):
Georgia Power Headquarters – 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, 30308
Req ID: SCS2009773
Company: Southern Company
Vacancy Type: Full-time · Entry level
Job Location: Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: N/A
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