Southern Company is a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. At Southern Company we are always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry—from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables —help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide.
This position provides executive support for the Chief Accounting Officer. The Executive Assistant position requires someone who has extensive experience in the administrative field supporting an officer in a corporate environment. This position requires the candidate to have exceptional organizational and decision-making skills, be detailed focused, be a self-starter with the ability and desire to work through changing priorities with minimal supervision and have an exceptional working knowledge of computer applications and administrative best practices. This position works very close with executive offices across the Southern Company footprint to manage calendar and travel arrangements. This position views and hears significant amounts of confidential information and must be able to maintain that confidentiality.
This position is based at the Georgia Power Headquarters at 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta. The position is considered hybrid with in-office expectations that average 2 to 3 days per week.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Corporate Executive Assistant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 5+ years or more extensive experience providing administrative support at the executive and/or senior director level preferred.
- Experience managing confidential information
- Experience with timekeeping, expense reporting, arranging travel, and coordinating meetings
- Experience managing an executive-level calendar and incoming inquiries with minimal direction
- Demonstrated experience taking initiative and being a self-starter in day-to-day responsibilities
- Ability to professionally represent the office of the Chief Accounting Officer, including professional interactions with other executives, managers, peers, department employees, external organizations and vendors
- Exceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task and proactively prepare for upcoming meetings and event
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Exceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Exceptional communication & listening skills, while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to build & maintain relationships with administrative staff
- Ability to make decisions and anticipate next steps
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and retention schedules
- Candidate must possess a strong attention to details, maintain a sense of urgency and be service oriented
Behavioral Attributes:
- Committed, "can do" attitude
- Candid, transparent
- Persistent, Positive
- Flexible (i.e. able to adapt to changing priorities)
- Team Player
- Customer Focus, tendency toward action
- Embody Our Values – safety first, intentional inclusion, act with integrity and superior performance
- Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents or injuries
