Company:

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

Responsibilities:

• Administrator will be responsive, proactive and embrace any changes during this new project. Must demonstrate
• initiative and expand their comfort zone. Must realize that the position will be ever evolving. Cogent Communications operates one of the largest fiber-optic networks solely built for internet traffic
• Result-oriented and detail-oriented individual with a proven track record of creating and implementing process improvement initiatives
• Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with utility (energy, water, waste) companies
• Must become efficient in communicating, documenting and ultimately overcoming challenges in acquiring and maintaining data from utility companies
• Initially will be required to transition Sprint Wireline Utilities from T-Mobile to Cogent. This will require establishing Cogent as the responsible party for maintenance of approximately one thousand accounts and over four hundred utility vendors
• Ongoing, the Administrator will be responsible for all crucial utility functions
• Administrator will be responsible for management of all services provided by utility companies
• Establishing and updating payee accounts for all utility vendors
• Receiving, entering relevant data and processing invoices for payment
• Responsible for organization of all invoices received
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining websites/portals
• Must complete each task as flawlessly as possible, documenting account numbers, invoice numbers, meter numbers, read dates, consumption and invoice amounts
• Administrator will learn to negotiate power agreements for services in deregulated states
• Must use due diligence in monitoring critical dates to avoid and quickly address possible adverse impacts
• Administrator will build strong relationships with Finance, IT and Field Engineering
• Prepare and submit weekly pay schedules
• Respect deadlines and procedures
• Collaborate and learn
• Play a pivotal role in the development and management of a database for invoice management and payment schedules

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong communication Skills both verbally and in writing
• Quick to learn and able to adapt evolving business model and culture
• Excel proficiency is essential. Must be able to manage spreadsheets and organize and analyze data
• Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software for financial management is preferred
• Familiarity with Kwiktag system appreciated but not essential

COVID-19 Policy:

Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.

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Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.