Senior Tax Accountant – Corporate Income Tax
Southern CompanyBirmingham, Alabama, United States • Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted May 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies.
Job Description
The Senior Accountant position is an integral member of the Southern Company Income Tax Reporting and Forecasting Team. The position is primarily responsible for performing and reviewing detailed tax accounting computations, reviewing and analyzing tax provisions, preparing tax forecasts, and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
- Minimum of 5 years of ASC 740 tax accounting and provision experience required
- CPA preferred
- Leadership experience preferred
- Public accounting experience a plus
- Regulatory accounting experience and knowledge of ASC 980 a plus
- Experience with accounting systems (i.e., Oracle ERP and Advanced Excel) desired, and experience with UI Financial Planner and PowerPlan Tax Provision is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
