Staff Accounting Assistant - Administrative

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School diploma is required
Associate degree is required
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.