Administrative Assistant

The candidate must have demonstrated professional communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Ability to work with others to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Ability to collaborate, plan, coordinate, and execute corporate events/functions, and effectively communicate and coordinate with external resources and individuals.
• Ability to coordinate timekeeping, meeting planning/calendar maintenance, travel arrangements, file management, and expense reimbursement management.
• This position will also coordinate with accounts payable regarding invoice payments and assist in the governance of proper coding of expenses and invoice payments.
• The candidate must demonstrate discretion and confidentiality in handling of sensitive legal, compliance or other information.
• The candidate will coordinate with other admins in the ordering of supplies for supported organizations.
• Responsible for maintaining timekeeping records and assisting with troubleshooting timekeeping; assist the team in processing expense reports; answer phones; schedule meetings.

This position may require occasional travel.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated exceptional, professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll and human resource related systems.
• Excellent time management, planning, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Ability to interact credibly with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to take initiative and personal responsibility to successfully handle all details of job.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive situations and information.
• Proofreading skills.
• Organize, prioritize, and perform multiple/diverse activities with minimum supervision.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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.

Job Identification: 6869

Job Category: Administrative & Clerical

Company: Southern LINC