What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing/Accounts Payable Administrator position at Firetrol Protection Systems?
Founded in 1984, Firetrol is the national leader in fire protection & life safety services. We are seeking a Purchasing/Accounts Payable Admin for Firetrol's district office in Houston, TX.
Under the direction of the Construction Administrator, this position will be performing administrative/accounts payable functions in accordance with established procedures.
The successful candidate will oversee multiple administrative duties, which include:
Attention to detail is a MUST
Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.
Under the direction of the Construction Administrator, this position will be performing administrative/accounts payable functions in accordance with established procedures.
The successful candidate will oversee multiple administrative duties, which include:
- Maintaining accounts payable files and records
- Processing invoices - comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
- Investigating and resolving any material irregularities or issues
- Ensuring that payments are applied to the correct invoices
- Managing accounts payable using GreatPlains and other programs
- Data entry for purchasing department
- Assisting purchasing department with other duties as needed
- Providing efficient and professional administrative and clerical service to colleagues and supervisors
- Other responsibilities as required to support the business
Attention to detail is a MUST
- Superior organizational abilities
- Outstanding professional communication skills - written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills - for interacting with customers and employees alike
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities is a MUST
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to multiple business software platforms
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Experience with Microsoft Great Plains preferred
Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.
