Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Account Administrator III

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$72K — $93K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required, with a preference for related Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum 2+ years of project support experience is essential.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, telephone etiquette, proofreading, and filing is necessary.
  • Ability to quickly learn technical details and concepts related to products and services is important.
  • Strong writing, documentation, and verbal communication skills are crucial.
  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles is preferred.
  • International shipping experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain project files and tracking records including budgets and schedules.
  • Review project proposals for accuracy to ensure adherence to established guidelines.
  • Administer the flow of project documents between stakeholders effectively.
  • Enter, track orders, manage logistics, and monitor overdue accounts.
  • Track project metrics including expenditure vs. budget and report any potential issues.
  • Order office supplies and coordinate internal and customer meetings as required.
  • Oversee the invoice process and ensure timely processing to customers.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with an employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP).
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off including 10 holidays, 12 days of vacation, and 9 sick days annually.
  • Paid family and medical leave with coverage up to 90% of pay.
  • Opportunities for professional development including tuition assistance and STEM courses.
  • Additional wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits are available.
Full Job Description
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Account Administrator in Government Engineering Solutions, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As an Account Administrator, a typical day might include the following:
  • Create and maintain project files and project tracking records such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets and summary spreadsheets.
  • Review project proposals for accuracy and adherence to style guidelines.
  • Administer the flow of project documents between internal and external stakeholders
  • Enter and track orders, manage logistics and monitor past due accounts.
  • Track and report project measures such as project expenditures vs. budget, progress vs. schedule, and quality related measures. Report potential project problems as soon as they can be identified.
  • Order office supplies, coordinate internal and customer meetings, and provide administrative/office support as needed.
  • Ownership of the invoice process to customers.


This job might be for you if you have:
  • High School diploma
  • 2+ years of project support experience
  • Strong computer, telephone, proofreading and filing skills
  • The ability to learn concepts and technical details of products and services
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
  • Knowledge of accounting principles


Preferred Qualifications
  • Related Associate's or Bachelor's degree
  • International shipping experience
  • Experience with Deltek Vision or other project management software


Location Information:
  • Plymouth, MI - This position is located in Plymouth, Michigan, positioned between Ann Arbor and Detroit. The cultural and educational hub of Southeast Michigan, Plymouth is surrounded by parks and historic neighborhoods with top-rated school districts. Rated one of the safest cities in Michigan, and among the top Best Places to Raise a Family, Plymouth offers year-round outdoor recreation and festivals. Nearby world-class cultural attractions and a vibrant business community make Plymouth a highly sought-after place to call home.


Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.


Pay Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Account Administrator -$35.00-45.00 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills #IND3

Communication with Applicants

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About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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