Staff Accounting Assistant (Administrative)
Job Summary:
This position will provide administrative support to the Finance & Corporate Planning team and will be filled at a non-exempt 4 - 7. The ideal candidate will be motivational, engaging, supportive, proactive, efficient, and capable of maintaining confidentiality while supporting the department's daily operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct administrative support to all financial coworkers in a manner that encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
- Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, meetings, programs, and activities.
- Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with each team member.
- Assists leadership and Employee Engagement team in aligning the department’s mission and goals
- Fostering a positive work environment – one that fosters camaraderie, encourages collaboration while providing comprehensive office and administrative support to the Financial Budgeting team of approximately 60 people.
- Help create engaging employee team buildings, wellness programs focused s healthy lifestyles.
- Continually assesses the needs and interests of all employees.
- Create team meetings and events flyers.
- Perform Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing office assistance and support including but not limited to:
- 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, ordering meals, beverages, supplies, etc.
- Ensure audio and visual systems are set up and ready for the meetings, problem-solving,
- Welcoming guests, meeting and events set-up, order meals and confirming/contacting 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.
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Job Requirements
Education:
- High School diploma is required
- Associate degree is required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience:
- Strong written, oral and motivational communication.
- Proven ability to build rapport with ease and to work collaboratively with team 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.
- Facilitating and coordinating team events and meetings.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
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Behaviors:
- Positive and open disposition
- Exemplifies Our Values
- Dependable – meets established deadlines, follows through on commitments
- Team Focused and Supportive – solve problem 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
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Other
Candidates will receive an email invitation to complete the SHL assessment . Those who successfully pass will be invited to complete the Skill Check assessment as the next step in the process.
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
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Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) 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 https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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.
