**Budget Analyst – SPC Plant Harris** **Job Summary** The Budget Analyst position will provide overall accounting/budgeting expertise and analysis for Southern Power Company’s Plant Harris in Prattville, AL. This position will develop, implement and maintain accounting/ budgeting/ reporting processes for both O&M and Capital budgets, as well as maintain and support associated information systems. This position will be an active member of the Budget Operations Review Board representing Plant Harris. The Budget Analyst will also act as a liaison between plant personnel and SPC Accounting/SPC Budgeting. This position will report directly to the Plant Manager and will also have administrative duties in support of the management team and plant personnel. Additional duties may include: Coordinating luncheons/meetings, recording material receipts, verification of vendor invoices, establishing purchase orders in support of plant operations, and tracking personnel time. Overnight travel is required but not frequent. **Education Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting or Finance preferred. + Knowledge of (GAAP) generally accepted accounting principles required. + Knowledge of Southern Company budgeting principles a plus. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to accuracy and detail. + Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels within the plant and corporate environments + Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment + Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple work assignments and work with minimal supervision + Must consistently demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail + Must be able to properly handle sensitive and/or confidential information + Advanced computer skills with Excel strongly preferred; knowledge with Oracle and Maximo is a plus + Experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or finance is preferred **Other Attributes** + Must demonstrate Our Values + Must be a self-starter with strong interpersonal and decision-making skills + Must be flexible and able to adapt in a continuously changing environment **Southern Power** , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington. Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) 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 . 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 . 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. Job Identification: 14314 Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Power