Business/Contract Admin Coordinator

Job Summary: 

This role supports both Southern Telecom (STI) and Southern Linc (LINC) and is responsible for ensuring that business processes are performed that support the following functions: issuing business licenses; support STI in all functions related to the development and administration of their contracts; ensure that billing discrepancies are resolved; and vehicle fleet administration. 

Job Requirements: 

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. 

A basic understanding of contract terms related to payments (and receivables) and rate escalations. 

Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel. Proficient in using other Microsoft Office products. Current experience working in LeaseNet, PowerPlan, and DocuSign a plus.  

Willingness to travel 25 percent of the time. 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or other relevant disciplines preferred. 

Demonstrate and live the Southern Style in all areas of the business. 

Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

  

Job Responsibilities: 

Southern Telecom 

Support all contract administration processes including running expiration reports and advising management when contracts are expiring. 

Send out rate escalation letters to customers. 

Ensure monthly lease payments are made in a timely fashion. 

Participate in monthly pre-billing meetings to examine any variances. Follow up with STI accounting resources to correct any errors discovered during the review process. 

Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes on both customer and supplier sides. 

Create Customer/Supplier profiles and lead kick-off meetings for any new contact or amendment. Set-up/made changes in Oracle and SIPS as necessary. 

Conduct contract research as needed to support the business. 

Manage STI badge requests. 

Work on special projects as assigned. 

 

Southern Linc 

Make updates/create vendors in SIPS for income generating tower leases. 

Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes with guidance and support from the Lease Administrator and Facilities Analyst. 

Support leased vehicles administration by processing Enterprise Fleet invoices and fuel card invoices. 

Manage the Business Licenses needed in various jurisdictions. 

Serve as the back-up for the Facilities Analyst. 

 

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 term