Area Operations Support Administrator
Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) · Hartford, CT · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the Role
This role can be located in any field office across Area East.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary day-to-day liaison between Field Operations (Area Level) and the Business Service Center (BSC) as it relates to Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Application and Payroll activities and issues.
- Act as the primary liaison between Field Operations and BSC Finance Managers to coordinate daily activities and resolve issues related to billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, and payroll.
- Establish and maintain a closed-loop communication process that ensures alignment between internal stakeholders and the customer.
- Initiate and manage billing activities across all business lines, including creating and modifying invoices to support and supplement BSC billing operations.
- Facilitate working sessions between billers and Field Operations (New Installation and Modernization) to address process gaps, resolve issues, and improve workflow efficiency.
- Coordinate and participate in regular collection meetings with BSC to monitor outstanding balances and drive resolution of accounts receivable issues.
- Monitor accounts payable vendor holds and partner with Field Operations to ensure timely workflow completion and issue resolution.
- Collaborate with the BSC Payroll team to manage and resolve IUEC-related payroll escalations.
- Oversee cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely identification and resolution of financial process issues impacting billing, AR/AP, cash application, and payroll.
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction within financial operations workflows.
- Prepare and deliver monthly KPI reports and performance updates to Area AFC, SVP, and BSC leadership.
Qualifications
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent EXCEL and Power Point skills
- Billing/Collection knowledge
- High Level Payroll knowledge
- Prefer Schindler/industry experience
- Preferred 3+ years of support for middle management or departmental administrative functions
- 5+ years in an administrative assistant role or similar
Benefits
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.