Fire Business Support Specialist

RiseMe; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package incl. 4

Encouraging and collaborative team

Dedication to safety through our Zero

Job summary

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management and building systems, is seeking a role with responsibilities spanning payroll, accounts payable, and supplier management in New York. The position emphasizes compliance with NY prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma and strong skills in Excel/Word, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must understand prevailing wage and certified payroll in NY
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Preferred: 3-5 years experience in construction
• Preferred: 2-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Assist Regional Business Administration Manager in developing, implementing, and executing standardized processes aligning with company policies and government compliance
• Perform timesheet data entry in Time Entry system; submit overrides to Payroll weekly; track vacation, sick, and floating holidays
• Review Kronos Exception Report weekly and correct errors prior to feed into Time Entry
• Maintain electronic file storage of timesheets on the Area/Regional Shared Drive
• Set prevailing wage rate for SRs when required in the PWS system weekly
• Send Certified Payroll Reports and Statements of Compliance to customers weekly; file electronically
• Submit PW restitution requests to designated compliance analyst
• Manage Accounts Payable invoice queue in Basware Alusta; coordinate PO receipts and changes for timely invoice processing
• Review ACE Accrued Receipts report monthly and submit adjustments
• Perform invoice research and respond to inquiries from suppliers
• Submit manual check requests for immediate payments not through Basware Alusta
• Submit out of cycle payment requests via the EGPR tool
• Assist with new supplier setups and manage supplier updates
• Follow process related to refund checks to ensure funds return to correct department or project
• Act as district contact with Vendor Master Team, Field Subcontractor Team, PBC Invoice Processing Team, and PBC Payments Team
• Maintain and replenish office supplies
• Route incoming calls and mail (onsite and local)
• Perform other duties as directed by RBAM

Skills

Prevailing wage knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Research skills

Education

High School Diploma

2-year degree or equivalent

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rates

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care –Available day one

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Check us out!: https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following day-to-day general office duties:

• Assists Regional Business Administration Manager in developing, implementing, and executing the business support standardized processes that align with company policies and government compliance.

• Perform timesheet data entry in the Time Entry system. Submit manual overrides to Payroll weekly, as needed. Track vacation, sick, and floating holiday usage.

• Review Kronos Exception Report weekly and correct errors prior to feed into Time Entry.

• Maintain electronic file storage of timesheets on the Area/Regional Shared Drive.

• Setup correct prevailing wage rate for SRs when required in the PWS system weekly.

• Send Certified Payroll Reports and Statements of Compliance to customers weekly, for service. File electronically in the designated compliance portal or with the State weekly, and as required.

• Submit PW restitution requests to designated compliance analyst for processing.

• Manage Accounts Payable invoice queue in Basware Alusta. Coordinate PO receipts, and new or adjusted POs withICS or PC/PM for timely invoice processing in order to meet established KPIs.

• Review ACE Accrued Receipts report monthly and submit adjustments to Fire Service Manager for approval.

• Perform invoice research of monthly statements received from suppliers, as well as invoices processed against a PO when needed. Respond to invoice and payment inquiries from suppliers.

• Complete and submit manual check requests for immediate payments not processed through Basware Alusta.

• Complete and submit out of cycle payment requests via the EGPR tool.

• Assist local requesters with new supplier setups and manage the process. Perform supplier updates and changes as needed.

• Follow the established process related to refund checks from suppliers or returned/unused checks to ensure funds are returned to the appropriate department or project.

• Act as district contact with the Vendor Master Team, Field Subcontractor Team, PBC Invoice Processing Team, and PBC Payments Team.

• Maintain and replenish office supplies as needed.

• Route incoming calls and distribute incoming mail (if onsite and local).

• Perform other duties as directed by RBAM.

Required:

• High School Diploma

• Must have a strong understanding of what prevailing wage and certified payroll is in the state of New York. It is a requirement for the job in this state.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Must be proficient in MS Excel and Word.

• Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem-solving skills.

• Good research skills and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• 3-5 years experience working in the construction industry.

• 2-year degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25.96-36.06 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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.