Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant provides clerical and administrative support to the Budgeting and Reporting management team. Responsibilities include managing procurement card administration, processing invoices, maintaining calendars, and ensuring accurate time reporting.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience in a high-volume office environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are required, with experience in Oracle Enterprise Foundation preferred.

Skills

• Administrative support
• Data entry
• Calendar maintenance
• File management
• Invoice processing
• Expense reporting
• Time reporting
• Procurement
• Microsoft Office
• Oracle Enterprise Foundation
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Confidentiality

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
• 401(k) plan
• Company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

About this role

Administrative Assistant – Budgeting and Reporting 
 

This position will be located at Southern Company (30 Allen), Atlanta, GA.  This
position will be required to be in the office 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday)
and Friday is optionally remote based on business needs.

 JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant position provides administrative and clerical
support to the Budgeting and Reporting Management and Staff.  The successful
candidate will handle all aspects of administrative support duties including but
not limited to the following responsibilities: 

* General administrative and clerical duties to support management and
associated functional areas as required. 
* Providing administrative support such as data entry, phone inquiries, meeting
planning/calendar maintenance, and file management. 
* Manage Enterprise Foundation applications for department procurement card
administration, processing invoices, expense statements, timesheets and
special projects. 
* Ensure that time reporting for departments is appropriately administered each
pay period 
* Procuring supplies for use by the department
* Serve as back up to other functional areas within the Finance & Treasury
organization.  

The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills. A working
knowledge of Enterprise Foundation solutions is preferred. This position
requires the ability to work with confidential information and the ability to
properly handle sensitive information. 

This position will report to the Director, Financial Services. This is a
non-exempt position, and the salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s
education and experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education: 

* High School diploma or GED equivalent required 

Experience: 

* 3 years or more years’ experience in a high-volume office environment is
required.  
* High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook) is required
* Experience using Oracle Enterprise Foundation solutions is highly preferred.
* Experience working with all levels of management is highly preferred.   
* Experience in working in a corporate office setting is required.
* Strong communication skills are required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

* Demonstrated exceptional professional communication and interpersonal
skills. 
* Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills. 
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 
* Strong attention to detail is required.
* This role will support Directors, Managers, and team members as well as
provide back up support for senior executives.
* Excellent time management, planning, problem-solving, and organizational
skills. 
* Ability to interact credibly with all levels of employees and management in a
team environment. 
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple or changing
priorities with minimal supervision. 
* Ability to take initiative and personal responsibility to successfully handle
all details of the job. 
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive
information. 

Behavioral Attributes: 

* Must exhibit Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion,
Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
* Ethical behavior, total commitment, and superior performance. 
* Demonstrate initiative in getting work accomplished with minimal direction. 
* Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero
accidents and injuries. 
* Ability to work as a team player and willing to assist team members with a
variety of tasks.
* Welcomes opportunities to gain additional knowledge on new technology or
procedures.

BENEFITS:

* Competitive Pay
* Excellent benefits packages which includes: 
* Medical and dental coverage
* Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
* 401(k) plan with a generous company match
* Bonus opportunities
* Tuition Reimbursement

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO
[https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southern-company-first-quarter-earnings-to-be-released-may-1-302406019.html#financial-modal])
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
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About Southern Company

Utilities · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in Atlanta, GA