Cost Accountant jobs in Gulfport, MS

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Accountant
  • Southern Company
  • Gulfport, MS FULL_TIME
  • Accountant

    Description

    Accountant

    Summary of Position Duties

    Ensure timely and accurate preparation and reporting of accounting information to management, investors, and regulatory bodies. Prepare, review, and analyze monthly entries, financial statements and respond to regulatory data request, cost of service studies and associated data requests. Reconcile account balances to the general ledger. Monitor accounting information and system of internal controls to ensure the Company's accounting practices comply with GAAP, company policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned areas that includes resolution of accounting control & process issues and application of accounting & system knowledge in support of Company personnel.

    Job Experience and Education

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
    • Advanced degree or certification desired

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and oral
    • Written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office products - especially Excel spreadsheets
    • Knowledge of accounting theory

    Behavioral Attributes

    Successful candidate must:

    • Exhibit behaviors consistent with the Our Values and PCL
    • Be willing to work in a team environment
    • Display initiative and strong analytical abilities
    • Ability to manage multiple task assignments with overlapping deadlines is required
    • Take responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assignments required

    Other Requirements

    • Candidate will assist Company personnel in resolving problems and conduct training on Accounting concepts, systems and procedures
    • Successful candidate would be required to perform assigned "storm duty" in the event of a disaster

    Special Notes:

    • You must submit a resume when applying for this position

    Must currently live in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area or be willing to relocate

    Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit 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.

    Job Field: Accounting & Auditing

    Job Type: Standard

    Primary Location: Mississippi-Coastal Area-Gulfport

    Operating Company: Mississippi Power Company

    Job Type: Standard

    Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

    Work Location(s):

    MPC Corporate Headquarters - 2992 West Beach Blvd (2992GULFPORT)

    2992 West Beach Blvd

    Gulfport, 39501

    Req ID: MPC2002398

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Accountant
  • Jones
  • Hattiesburg, MS FULL_TIME
  • Seeking a skilled accountant to ensure financial accuracy and compliance through meticulous record-keeping, financial analysis, and reporting. Join our team and contribute to the success of our organi...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Jones Capital
  • Hattiesburg, MS FULL_TIME
  • More than a Job! If you are an ambitious individual looking for a fulfilling and challenging career, you can find it at one of Jones Capital’s family of companies. Today, our companies are pushing the...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Best Western
  • Gulfport, MS FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Accountant Reports to: Director of Accounting Summary/Objectives The accountant performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedure...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Shular Companies
  • Gulfport, MS FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Accountant Reports to: Director of Accounting Summary/Objectives The accountant performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedure...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Accountant - Distribution
  • Hood Industries, Inc.
  • Hattiesburg, MS FULL_TIME
  • Description Position at Hood Industries, Inc. Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and sixteen special...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Outside Media Account Executive
  • SuperTalk Mississippi Media
  • Gulfport, MS
  • SuperTalk Mississippi Media is seeking a full-time outside media sales account executive for its Gulfport/Biloxi market,...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Clerk
  • Seemann Composites LLC
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Job Description Job Description Accounting Clerk Seemann Composites is currently seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) - DIRECT HIRE (12 MONTH REGISTER) AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Duties WHAT ARE THE APPEALS (AP), LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I), SMALL BUSINESS SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE) AND TAX ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
  • AssuredPartners
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Overview: As experts in protecting what matters most to businesses and individuals, were looking to bring on our next Ac...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Lines Account Manager II
  • Gallagher
  • Gulfport, MS
  • About Us: Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's glob...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Change Analyst
  • Serco North America
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • Position Description If you love high-profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy- Serco has a great opportu...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Sales Manager
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Biloxi, MS
  • The Commercial Sales Manager is responsible for driving the commercial sales within their AutoZone location. The CSM dev...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Branch Manager
  • Help at Home
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Help at Home is the leading national provider of in-home personal care services, where our mission is to enable individu...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Gulfport is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Along with Biloxi, Gulfport is the other county seat of Harrison County and the larger of the two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 67,793. It is also home to the US Navy Atlantic Fleet Seabees. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 64.2 sq mi (166.4 km2), of which ...
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Income Estimation for Cost Accountant jobs
$55,354 to $69,266
Gulfport, Mississippi area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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