Project Coordinator 2

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Starting Pay

Paid Training

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company Vehicle (as applicable)

Referral Bonuses

Wellness Program

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a detail-oriented administrative professional to support installation contract operations in Milwaukee. You will assist with accounts receivable and payable, billing, scheduling, and cost reconciliation, while maintaining strong vendor and customer communications.

Under supervision, you will handle project schedules, reports, and documentation to help achieve revenue goals. A high school diploma with 2–3 years of related experience is required, with an Associate’s degree

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2–3 years of related work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external clients.
• Ability to prioritize many projects based on financial impact; detail-oriented and well organized.
• Preferred Associate’s degree.
• Experience and/or basic project accounting or costing principles is desired.

Responsibilities

• Track and support the installation contract business and related financial activities (AR/AP, scheduling, billing, collections, subcontract processing).
• Provide back-up customer call handling and day-to-day administrative support in operations.
• Update project/labor schedules, run query reports, reconcile costs, prepare billings, and assist with A/R issues and vendor contacts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Desktop Publishing

Internet applications

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 Starting Pay
• Paid Training
• Global Advancement Opportunities
• Company Vehicle (as applicable)
• Referral Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• And More!

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 administrative, day to day support in the operational areas.

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 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 insuring 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 required, plus 2 to 3 years of related work experience, preferably within a technical work environment. 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 have proficient computer skills within the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, ACCESS, Desktop Publishing and Internet business application usage. Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently and demonstrate solid organizational and attention to detail skills. Preferred Associate’s degree preferred. Experience and/or basic project accounting or costing principals is desired.

Updated NON Exempt verbiage

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $28 - $37 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson 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.

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