Customer Operations Associate

What you will do
Under direct supervision, tracks and provides direct support for the installation contract business. Actively participates in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Financial activities, such as contract scheduling, revenue goals, billings, collections, and subcontract processing. Provides back up customer call handling, as needed. Provides day to day support in the operational areas as assigned.

How you will do it
 

• Answers any customer/subcontractors’ inquiries and resolves or escalates customer issues, as appropriate.
• Updates project/labor schedules as required by project owner.
• Runs query reports, researches and reconciles unaligned costs, such as labor hours, material purchases, expenses and other operations related transactions.
• Performs necessary cost transfers.
• Prepare and submit billings.
• Completes any additional documentation required for billing, i.e. certified payroll.
• Reconciliation of Accounts Payable (AP) exceptions as necessary.
• Assist installation teams as needed to reach revenue goals, which may include contacting vendors.
• Researches, resolves or escalates accounts receivable disputes as outlined in the escalation process.
• Works with Accounts Receivables contact to assist with resolution of A/R issues. Determines appropriate actions for timely resolution.
• If needed, will interact with Customer to resolve receivable issues.
• Processes invoice credits and rebills, as necessary.
• Proactively contacts customers ensure customer satisfaction and a commitment to pay.
• Maintains notes within appropriate systems.
• Updates and retains customer account information related to special billing conditions, tax status, invoice approval contacts, billing addresses and special billing rates up-to-date.
• Support subcontract process including ensuring all documentation has been provided to meet safety requirements and any bonds are received and lien wavers are provided per contract requirements.
• Assist COAs in resolution of issues.
• Provide additional operations administration support, as required.

What we look for

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 3 years of related work experience, preferably within a technical work environment. 
• Must have proficient computer skills within the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, ACCESS, Desktop Publishing and Internet business application usage. 
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external clients. 
• Must have the ability to simultaneously handle a large and diverse number of projects, tasks and issues with tact, cooperation, and persistence.
• Ability to prioritize work activities based upon financial impact to desired business goals. 
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently and demonstrate solid organizational and attention to detail skills.

Preferred

• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) reconciliation experience.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience and/or basic project accounting or costing principals is desired.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

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Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.