Administrative & Staff Accounting Assistant (Finance and Corporate Planning)

This position provides administrative support to the Finance & Corporate Planning team and will be filled at a non-exempt level. The ideal candidate will be motivational, engaging, supportive, proactive, efficient, and capable of maintaining confidentiality while supporting the department's daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to all financial coworkers in a manner that encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Schedule events, meetings, programs, and activities.
• Establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with each team member.
• Assist leadership and the Employee Engagement team in aligning the department’s mission and goals.
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages camaraderie and collaboration while providing comprehensive office and administrative support to the Financial Budgeting team of approximately 60 people.
• Help create engaging employee team buildings and wellness programs focused on healthy lifestyles.
• Continually assess the needs and interests of all employees.
• Create team meetings and events flyers.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Provide office assistance and support including:
  • Schedule meetings, process expense reports, coordinate travel arrangements, team buildings, and wellness initiatives for department staff.
  • Coordinate logistics for employee appreciation, training, events, meetings, programs, and activities, including ordering meals, beverages, and supplies.
  • Ensure audio and visual systems are set up and ready for meetings; troubleshoot issues as needed.
  • Welcome guests, set up meetings and events, order meals, and confirm/contact attendees/speakers.
  • Reserve meeting space on and off site.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
  • Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, directing them to the appropriate team members.
  • Manage office supplies and ensure the department is well-equipped.
  • Support the team with data entry, analysis, and reporting tasks as needed.
  • Perform other administrative duties assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Requirements

• High School diploma is required.
• Associate degree is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills

• Strong written, oral, and motivational communication.
• Proven ability to build rapport with ease and work collaboratively with teams and individuals.
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.
• Strong ability to work independently and within a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with accounting software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience facilitating and coordinating team events and meetings.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Behaviors

• Positive and open disposition.
• Exemplifies company values.
• Dependable – meets established deadlines, follows through on commitments.
• Team-focused and supportive – solves problems in a positive and effective manner.
• Possesses effective listening skills.
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Effectively engages and interacts with team members.
• Able to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

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.
• 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.

A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here.

Schedule

Full time.