Position:Accounting/AdministrativeSpecialist

Location: Onsite at 440 State Street, Schenectady, NY12305

Whatwe do

Transfinder is a leading provider oftransportation management and communication solutions, delivering faster,safer and smarter technology for school districts and municipalgovernments. With a focus on client satisfaction, the company combines itscutting-edge solutions with award-winning customer service,fostering long-term relationships based on respect, confidence, integrity andtrust. Widely used by over 2,000 School Districts nationwide and in Canada,Transfinder is dedicated to ensuring their clients have the best possibletransportation experience.

What you’ll love about Transfinder.

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Award winningtechnology built upon Esri's industry-leading mapping and GIS technology.
• Collaborative Environment: Join ateam-focused workplace with an open-door management style and anentrepreneurial spirit.
• Client-Centric Culture: Experience astrong culture that encourages employees to anticipate and meet client needs,fosters ownership of support and service issues, and builds long-termrelationships based on respect, confidence, integrity, and trust.
• Award-Winning: We've earned multiple"Best Places to Work" awards for our exceptional workplace.

What will you do?

As a member of the Transfinder Administrative Department,the Accounting/Administrative Specialist will be responsible for numerousadministrative and accounting responsibilities. The position requires effectiveorganizational and time-management skills, and a high degree of accuracy,attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct telephone calls, andappropriately relay important information promptly, clearly, maintainingconfidently as needed.
• Provide consistent, professional, courteous, andhigh-quality customer service.
• Assist with the processing of sales orders andsales tracking. Ensure correct documents are received for invoicing andhardware ordering.
• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customerpayments and transactions related to accounts receivable in QuickBooks,Microsoft dynamics CRM, and appropriate spreadsheets.
• Perform administrative duties including timelypreparation of expense reports, paying invoices, and scanning and filingdocuments.
• Maintain inventory of the company’s supplies,reordering as needed.
• Obtain and store relevant client information andsales records such as contracts, proposals, and tax-exempt certificates.
• Make and confirm travel arrangements for staff.
• Plan, coordinate, organize and help at variouscompany meetings, events, and celebrations.
• Receive and sort daily mail, filing appropriatedocuments accordingly. Assist with mailings to employees and clients.
• Perform account and hardware reconciliations ina timely and accurate manner.
• Audit sales orders and contracts and communicateerrors or need for adjustments to sales team members.

Must have experience.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of experience in a related field, suchas accounting or banking
• Experience with accounts receivable, accountspayable or other accounting type tasks

Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with acommitment to exceptional customer service
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communicationskills
• Accounting background and strong math skills
• Display a positive and proactive attitude,strong organizational skills, the ability toprioritize and multitask
• Able to work and contribute in a teamenvironment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite,including Microsoft Excel
  

Salary $55,000 to $65,000

Salary is established based on various factors,including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job related knowledge,education and training, skills, and geographic location.

These factors are taken into consideration during theemployment offer process.