Executive Assistant– Finance & Treasury

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the SVP, Finance & Treasurer, and other senior leaders. The role demands confidentiality, superb organizational skills, and proactive prioritization in a corporate setting.

You will manage the executive calendar, coordinate travel, prepare materials, and liaise with executives and stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Degree or Certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years as Executive/Administrative Assistant to senior leaders.
• Experience in a corporate office setting required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) required.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Foundation or similar software preferred.
• Experience with special communication protocols/procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Executive calendar management and prioritization; prepare agendas/materials.
• Travel planning and expense reporting; ensure policy compliance and budgeting support.
• Coordinate meetings and events; manage attendee communications and logistics.
• Support day-to-day operations including timekeeping, invoicing, vendor coordination, and reporting.
• Act as liaison between Senior Finance & Treasurer Officer and stakeholders; build cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Confidentiality

Calendar management

Travel arrangements

Expense reporting

Meeting coordination

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Degree or Certification

3+ years experience supporting executives

Corporate office experience

MS Office proficiency

Oracle Enterprise Foundation experience

Special communications protocols experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle Enterprise Foundation

Job description

This position will be located at Southern Company (30 Allen), Atlanta, GA. This position will be required to be in the office 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday) and Friday is optionally remote depending on business needs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Assistant position provides administrative and clerical support for the Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasurer Officer and other senior level direct reports as needed. This requires someone with extensive experience in the administrative field supporting an officer in a corporate environment.The most qualified candidates will possess exceptional organizational and decision-making skills, strong working knowledge of computer applications and administrative best practices, and the ability and desire to work through changing priorities with minimal supervision.

The Executive Assistant works closely with executive offices across the Southern Company footprint to manage calendar, travel arrangements, and organize team events. This position views significantly confidential information and must be able to maintain that confidentiality.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Degree preferred or Certification
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant supporting senior level executives (Director level and above) required.
• Experience working in a corporate office setting is required.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
• Experience using Oracle Enterprise Foundation solutions or similar software products is highly preferred.
• Experience dealing with special communication protocols and procedures is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintains high level of confidentiality
• 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 SVP of Finance & Treasurer, 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 events
• Experience managing expense accounts and an understanding of budgets
• Exceptional communication & listening skills, while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to lead, build & maintain relationships with administrative and operations team
• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills
• Proof reading skills with attention to detail
• Strong decision-making ability
• Outstanding organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Resourceful, good common sense, strong interpersonal skills, accuracy and initiative
• Experience in customer/client relations and building strong, effective working relationships
• Ability to work individually and with a team, as needed
• Ability to work under general direction, on multiple tasks with demanding timelines
• Technology savvy in working with conference calls, video teleconferencing and meeting logistics
• Candidate must maintain a sense of urgency and be service oriented

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executive Support & Calendar Management
  • Manages an executive calendar; schedules internal and external meetings; prioritizes scheduling decisions; coordinates with internal leaders and external partners; ensures the executive is prepared with agendas and materials.
• Travel & Expense Management
  • Plans and books executive travel; prepares itineraries; processes expense reports; ensures compliance with policies and supports budgeting and reconciliation for related administrative expenses.
• Meeting & Event Coordination
  • Coordinates logistics for meetings, conferences, and team events; oversees agendas, attendee communications, and room logistics.
• Administrative Operations & Process Management
  • Supports day-to-day operational activities including timekeeping, invoice processing, vendor coordination, documentation management, reporting, and workflow tracking.
• Relationship Management & Cross Functional Coordination
  • Acts as a liaison between the Senior Finance & Treasurer Officer and key stakeholders across Southern Company; builds strong relationships with administrative partners; helps keep communication flowing and priorities aligned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support onboarding activities for new team members.
• Coordinate confidential tasks related to HR, finance, or organizational operations.
• Serve as a point of contact for inquiries requiring routing, prioritization, or escalation.
• Provide backup support to other administrative professionals as needed.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE:SO) is a leading edge 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.