Southern Company

Assistant I, Office

Southern Company  •  Riverdale, GA (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Provides intermediate level administrative support to a department or Service Center.

Functional Expertise:

• Answers telephone calls; checks in and escorts visitors; opens and distributes mail; performs word

processing and data entry; maintains files; orders supplies; reviews and/or verifies payroll; forwards

information to internal departments for processing; performs photocopying as required.

• Prepares and enters purchase orders or voucher requests into PeopleSoft Financials; tracks paid invoices

for budget reconciliation and planning; interfaces with vendors.

• Provides customer service, internally and externally; answers routine questions, provides information,

resolves or research issues, provides follow-up.

• Performs other support duties specific to functional department.

• Maintains spreadsheets and databases; performs queries; compiles data and prepares reports.

SECONDARY / MAY OR MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE:

• Reviews budgeted vs. actual expenses for variance; tracks expenses.

• Reconciles corporate credit card statements; enters into PeopleSoft Financials or forwards to Accounts

Payable department.

• Coordinates meetings; sends invitations and reminders; arranges for refreshments and audio-visual

equipment; prepares agendas, documents, and PowerPoint presentations; performs room setup.

• Monitors open and pending work orders.

• Serves as central point for information requests and/or information distribution (e.g., announcements,

reminders, bulletin boards) pertinent to department or service center.

Education, Certifications/Licenses Requirements:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED


Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 2-4 years support or administrative experience

or

Equivalent academic education and experience

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• MS Office Suite – intermediate proficiency

• PeopleSoft Financial and Human Resources – basic proficiency

• Ability to communicate with all levels of a diverse organization

• Flexibility

• Attention to detail

Behavioral Attributes:

Executing for Results Collaboration and Building Relationships

Learning and Thinking Industry Knowledge/Business Acumen

Honoring Corporate Values & Standards

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Keyboarding = 60-80% Constant

• On-call = none

• Travel = none

Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com


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.

Southern Company

About Southern Company

Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.

That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.

We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.

We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Year Founded
Unknown
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