Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc logo

Account Administrator III

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPlymouth, MI
    IndustryEnergy and Utilities
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1982
    Websitehttps://selinc.com/

    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.

    People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

    • 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

    We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

    SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

    About Company

    Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories leads the electric power system protection industry in technology, service, and value. We design and manufacture systems, services, and products for protection, monitoring, control, automation and metering of utility and industrial electric power systems worldwide. Not only do we offer, challenge, and reward at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Pullman, Washington but we also provide a quality work environment and progressive benefits. We seek professional, meticulous individuals for our technical team. Learn more about what makes SEL successful by reading our company values.

    An Award Winning Company
    Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.

    SEL earned a spot on the 2012 FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazine's 500│5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).

    In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evens Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification for outstanding safety and health programs.

    Similar Jobs