Heather Southern
About Heather Southern
Heather Southern is a Senior Accountant in General Accounting at Spark Energy, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in financial analysis, fixed asset management, and process improvements, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Sam Houston State University.
Work at Spark Energy
Heather Southern has been employed at Spark Energy since 2019, serving as a Senior Accountant in the General Accounting department. In this role, she prepares analysis and gathers data to respond to quarterly and annual corporate financial data requests, including rollforwards and fixed asset schedules. Heather supports the fixed asset module, managing various aspects such as additions, transfers, impairments, retirements, and depreciation. She has contributed to improving, automating, and streamlining financial functions and analyses, which has enhanced efficiencies and data accuracy within the organization. Additionally, she recommends and drives continuous process improvements based on her analysis and experience.
Education and Expertise
Heather Southern studied at Sam Houston State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from 2013 to 2014. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices. In addition to her formal education, she has completed several Spark University classes, which include effective time management, personal branding, and advanced Excel and Outlook. This combination of education and training has equipped her with the skills necessary for her role in accounting.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before her current position at Spark Energy, Heather Southern worked at Republic Services as a Division Accountant from 2014 to 2017. In this role, she gained valuable experience in accounting practices and financial reporting. She also served as an Accountant in General Accounting at Spark Energy from 2017 to 2019, where she further developed her skills in financial analysis and reporting. Her diverse experience in various accounting roles has contributed to her expertise in the field.