Administrative Assistant

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Provides project support, administrative assistance and routine clerical services to Vice President, Director and office staff by performing secretarial and clerical duties.

Essential Functions

• Safeguards and manages confidential and sensitive information, including operational records, reports, and personnel-related documentation, in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provides administrative support for the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including accurate data entry, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Prepares, verifies, and reconciles financial documents such as invoices, expense reports, and purchase card (One Pay) transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate controls, audit standards, and established deadlines. Serves as a purchase card custodian as assigned.
• Processes and submits expense reimbursements and vendor payment requests, coordinating with Finance and Accounts Payable as needed.
• Develops, edits, and maintains presentations, reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, charts, process guides, and flowcharts, updating data and documenting variances or explanations as required.
• Utilizes SAP and other enterprise systems to enter, retrieve, verify, and maintain operational and financial data; supports updates to internal databases and tracking tools.
• Performs core office administration functions including time and attendance tracking, records management, document retention/destruction, and procurement of non-stock office supplies.
• Support or coordinates departmental initiatives and special projects, including employee engagement activities, community outreach, and nonprofit campaigns.
• Schedules, organizes, and coordinates meetings, trainings, conferences, and presentations, including room reservations, virtual meeting logistics, and catering arrangements.
• Manages calendars and schedules for supervisors, managers, or directors, ensuring efficient coordination of meetings and operational priorities.
• Arranges business travel, including itineraries, airfare, lodging, and ground transportation, in alignment with company travel policies.
• Provides general administrative and clerical support, including document distribution, mail handling, scanning, copying, and electronic filing.

Education Description

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

• An associate degree is preferred.

Experience

• Requires at least two (2) years of related work experience.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills and dedication to customer service.
• Experience using SAP and COUPA preferred.

Working Conditions

• Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's All Hazard Operation Plan (AHOP).
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime, may be required to work rotating shifts.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 01/26/2026
Posting End Date: 01/29/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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