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Southern Company

Staff Accounting Assistant - Administrative

Southern Company
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Birmingham, AL

First indexed 8 Aug 2026

Description

This role provides administrative support to the Finance & Corporate Planning team. The successful candidate will be motivational, engaging, supportive, proactive, efficient, and capable of maintaining confidentiality.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct administrative support to all financial coworkers.
  • Schedule events, meetings, programs, and activities.
  • Establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with team members.
  • Assist leadership and Employee Engagement team in aligning the department's mission and goals.
  • Foster a positive work environment that encourages camaraderie and collaboration.
  • Help create engaging employee team buildings and wellness programs.
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide office assistance and support including scheduling meetings, processing expense reports, coordinating travel arrangements, and team buildings.
  • Coordinate logistics for employee appreciation, training, events, meetings, programs, and activities.
  • Ensure audio and visual systems are set up and ready for meetings.
  • Welcome guests, set up meeting and events, order meals, and confirm attendees.
  • Reserve meeting space on and off site.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
  • Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
  • Manage office supplies and ensure the department is well-equipped.
  • Support the team with data entry, analysis, and reporting tasks as needed.

Job Requirements:

  • High School diploma is required; Associate degree is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Strong written, oral, and motivational communication.
  • Proven ability to build rapport and work collaboratively.
  • Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with accounting software.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Behaviors:

  • Positive and open disposition.
  • Exemplifies Our Values.
  • Dependable and meets established deadlines.
  • Team Focused and Supportive.
  • Possesses effective listening skills.
  • Displays a positive attitude.
  • Effectively engages and interacts with team members.
  • Able to organize and prioritize.

Other:

  • Candidates will receive an email invitation to complete the SHL assessment and Skill Check assessment.
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