Business Operations Specialist at Metro Elevator

Job Title:

• Business Operations Specialist

Location:

• Morgantown WV - This is primarily an in-office role with hybrid flexibility on Fridays available after training and demonstrated proficiency.

Employment Status:

• Full Time

Position Summary:

The Business Operations Specialist serves as a flexible corporate resource supporting Metro Elevator divisions with business operations administrative processes accounting support and special projects.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced business generalist who understands how the back office of a service or construction company operates. The position may support new division startups provide coverage during staffing transitions or periods of increased workload assist with accounting and administrative functions and help implement and standardize processes across the organization.

The ideal candidate understands how billing payables receivables payroll cash management reconciliations employee administration and other day-to-day business functions work together. This individual should be comfortable learning new systems working across multiple entities and independently following issues through resolution.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Division & Business Operations Support
  • Provide business and administrative support across multiple Metro Elevator divisions based on company needs
  • Assist with the setup and operational support of new Metro Elevator divisions
  • Provide back-office coverage during staffing transitions employee absences or periods of increased workload
  • Provide weekly payroll and union 401(k) processing support as needed
  • Maintain monthly employee union benefit and vacation trackers and related payroll entries
  • Support division leadership and operations personnel with financial administrative and operational needs
  • Maintain organized business records documentation and company resources
• Accounting & Transaction Support
  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable including invoice coding posting payment application and follow-up
  • Assist with customer billing cash receipts deposits refunds and employee expense reimbursements
  • Code and reconcile company credit card transactions
  • Assist with vendor setup purchase orders credit applications and related documentation
  • Perform bank credit card and general ledger reconciliations across multiple entities
  • Prepare and post standard journal entries and assist with month-end close procedures
  • Research discrepancies and maintain accurate transaction support within the ERP and other company systems
• Process Improvement & Special Projects
  • Help develop document and standardize business processes procedures and checklists across divisions
  • Identify process issues and opportunities for improvement and assist with developing practical solutions
  • Assist with implementation of new systems processes and company initiatives
  • Support data cleanup process transitions training and other operational projects
  • Assist with financial and operational reporting and special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in business operations accounting bookkeeping office administration or similar back-office support; experience in a service or construction-related business strongly preferred
• Experience in HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical elevator construction or a similar field-service business is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of accounts payable accounts receivable billing cash receipts reconciliations and general ledger activity
• Experience with payroll employee administration or similar back-office responsibilities preferred
• Experience working within an ERP accounting system or other business management software
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organizational problem-solving and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to learn new systems quickly manage multiple priorities independently and adapt to changing business needs
• Professional dependable and service-oriented approach when working with employees customers vendors and division leadership
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial payroll and employee information

Ideal Background:

The ideal candidate may currently work as a Business Operations Specialist Accounting Specialist Office Manager Business Office Coordinator Bookkeeper Operations Coordinator or similar role within a small or mid-sized construction or service company.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have been responsible for keeping the back office running and understand how billing collections payables payroll cash management accounting employee administration and day-to-day business operations fit together.

A formal accounting degree is not required if the candidate has strong relevant experience and demonstrated business and accounting knowledge.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health dental vision and other ancillary insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution

Why Join Metro Elevator:

Joining Metro means becoming part of a team that is intensely dedicated to one another-our growth safety and satisfaction-and relentlessly focused on delivering excellence for our customers. We offer a dynamic work environment opportunities for professional development and a culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Company History:

Founded in 1987 Metro Elevator has been exclusively dedicated to maintaining repairing modernizing and installing elevator systems for over 35 years. Metro Elevator maintains commercial facilities in over 40 states nationwide serving every major industry including automotive hospitality healthcare finance government education energy and technology.

Metro Elevator is one of the top elevator companies in the United States and has been independently and employee-owned throughout our history. Each Metro Elevator division is locally owned and operated ensuring a high level of responsiveness and care for our customers and their elevator projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Metro Elevator is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application please contact us at Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. A determination will be made on a case-by-case basis.
• Metro Elevator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status age pregnancy genetics or any other legally-protected status.

Required Experience:

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