Southern Company · 1 day ago
Strategic Billing Analyst I, II, or Sr
Naperville, IL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $121K/yr
1+ years expSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. The Strategic Billing Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial billing data, providing key analysis, and developing reporting tools to support strategic decision-making and resource management.
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Responsibilities
Execute financial data validation processes, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of all billing inputs, outputs, and systems
Review and ensure the correct implementation of tax rules and regulations within the billing system
Validate and manage specialized Government Account Data, ensuring compliance with specific federal and state billing regulations and reporting requirements
Perform IL Commerce Commission (Intercompany/Intracompany) data validation to ensure accurate cross-departmental or entity billing and reconciliation
Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies or anomalies proactively
Prepare and process journal entries related to billing, adjustments, and revenue recognition to maintain accurate financial records
Perform in-depth analysis of aging reports to monitor outstanding balances, assess collection risks, and inform departmental strategies
Provide comprehensive support for internal and external audits by preparing required documentation, gathering data evidence, and addressing auditor inquiries related to billing records and processes
Ensure all billing procedures and data handling adhere to relevant regulatory and financial compliance standards
Develop, create, and maintain standard and ad-hoc financial and operational reports
Design, implement, and manage data reporting tools and dashboards, with a focus on Power BI, to provide clear, actionable insights into billing performance and trends
Streamline reporting processes for efficiency and accessibility across the department
Validate and analyze billing data to help the Billing Department effectively manage resources and make sound decisions based on data
Present complex analytical findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders
Actively support departmental and cross-functional projects related to billing system enhancements, migrations, new product launches, and process improvement initiatives
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and data mapping to ensure project deliverables meet billing requirements
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance and/or Data Analytics or MIS
1-3 years Gas Utility experience
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas)
Proven experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools, with demonstrated expertise in Power BI
Experience with financial reporting, journal entries, and the concepts of revenue recognition
Proficient Communication Skills (oral and written)
Strong analytical skills
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
Incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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