Accounting Specialist

* Prepares work orders to technical specifications via the telemanagement software package for moves, adds, and changes of all voice, data, and card access applying system software changes to effect work order requests as appropriate, coding and updating telemanagement software with equipment and premise distribution and coordinating with technicians to complete work order requests requiring installation, wiring, or other field work on a timely basis.

* Manages inventory and assures that departments are accurately charged for telecommunications equipment and services derived from work orders and trouble tickets by maintaining an adequate supply of inventory for moves, adds, changes, and repair work and maintaining accurate records of items placed or removed from inventory by updating the telemanagement software package.

* Maintains and verifies billing budget numbers and ensures department head approval for charges. Provides reports and creates departmental online report access. Assists with processing of monthly cycle information of billback to departments and vendors.

* Maintains and updates Telemanagement system information to include building codes and locations, charge codes, an relevant information.

* Helps to maintain a directory database, including E911 information, which contains telephone numbers, their location, persons assigned to each number, and related information by updating the dataset module of the telecommunications software package.

* Facilitates rapid response to telecommunication service calls by receiving trouble calls, reporting them to the appropriate telecommunications network agency for resolution, and verifying that telecommunication services have been restored.

* Supports Networking and Telecommunication by serving in the capacity of a switchboard operator on an as-needed basis.

* Processes vendor invoices and verifies charges are accurate.

* Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Coordinator of Telecommunications.

* Contributes to the overall success of Networking and Telecommunication by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

* The Accounting Specialist is supervised by the Coordinator, Telecommunications and may supervise part-time and student workers.

Networking and Telecommunications