Support Specialist - Accounting
NISC · Bismarck, ND · 2 days ago
On-siteFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Become part of a team that is responsible for providing exceptional customer service via the telephone and e-mail, while supporting NISC Member/Customers in their use of NISC's applications.
- Aid Members/Customers in all aspects of application support, including problem solving, training, and on-going support.
- Prepare cases and follow-up to resolution.
- Perform research of basic application problems, resolve issues for Member/Customers who are using the application, and recommend changes or enhancements as directed.
- Facilitate and follow up with Member/Customers on basic requests and procedures.
- Aid with mass communications to Member/Customers.
- Aid with software release process.
- Utilize all support tools as directed.
- Convey customer feedback to product development staff as appropriate.
- Provide after hours support.
- May develop and deliver training to coworkers as assigned.
- May prepare materials and deliver National IT Learning Center classes.
- May prepare materials and deliver Member Information Conference (MIC) sessions.
- May be called upon to assist in other support areas.
- May be called upon to participate on design teams regarding application enhancements.
- May be called upon to participate in testing of new product development or enhancements.
- May be required to travel to customer sites.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Provides superior customer support to internal and external customers in all encounters.
- Aids customers in all aspects of application support including problem solving, training, and on-going support.
- Prepares cases and follow-up to resolution.
- Performs research of basic application problems, resolves issues for Member/Customers who are using the application and recommends changes or enhancements as directed.
- Facilitates and follows up with Member/Customers on basic requests and procedures.
- Aids with mass communications to Member/Customers.
- Aids with software release process.
- Utilizes all support tools as directed.
- Conveys customer feedback to product development staff as appropriate.
- Provides after hours support.
- Makes presentations and delivers training to coworkers as assigned.
- Prepares materials and delivers National IT Learning Center classes.
- Prepares materials and delivers Member Information Conference (MIC) sessions.
- Assists in other support areas as needed.
- Participates on design teams regarding application enhancements.
- Participates in testing of new product development or enhancements.
- May be required to travel to customer sites.
Desired Job Experience
- Generally requires 1-5 years of product usage or support experience either at NISC or similar related experience.
- Basic knowledge of NISC's products' features and functionality.
- Basic knowledge of other integrated industry applications and services.
- Basic knowledge of Project Management processes and theory.
- Basic knowledge of Service Level Management (SLM) best practices.
- Basic knowledge of the Utility or Telecom industry.
- Familiarity with other integrated applications and services.
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent presentation and training skills.
- Excellent telephone etiquette and an ability to deal effectively with Member/Customers.
- Excellent research and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong PC skills.
- Ability to effectively lead, influence and teach others.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
- Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values.
Desired Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employees must be able to see, speak, and hear, to operate computer keyboards or office equipment, and are required to stand, walk, and sit.