Position Overview

Skillsoft is seeking a talented Contract Specialist to join our Contracts Department.

The Contract Specialist team has complete involvement in all aspects of post-contract execution activities.  This position requires the ability to work independently within established parameters while providing timely and thorough communication with departmental, cross-functional and sales teams.  The successful candidate is expected to ensure compliance with all Skillsoft policies and procedures including financial, business, revenue recognition and Sarbanes-Oxley.

The Contract Specialist, who will report to the Contracts Specialist Supervisor, will be responsible for analyzing and entering customer contracts into PeopleSoft Financials and fulfilling/maintaining orders in the internal order management systems. The successful candidate will have an acute attention to detail, and ability to research and analyze issues to the point of resolution.  The ability to work on individual projects and team projects is essential.

Position Responsibilities

Confirms terms, values, products, pricing, and other contract related issues are compliant with company guidelines

Accurate and prompt entry of contracts and customers into PeopleSoft - This includes: Business Unit, products, pricing, terms, deferred dates, commissions, titles, site id, line status, referrals, correct spelling of customers name, contact, addresses, zip codes, and country

 Accurate and prompt delivery of invoices to customer.

Understands basic accounting and revenue rules to restructure contracts according to company guidelines

Send notifications to PSG, Sales, and Order Administration

Research and resolve contract/data entry issues that arise from Accounts Receivable, Commissions, Billing, Order Administration, Sales Representatives, and customers in a timely manner

Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

Proven experience working with software contracts

Windows XP, Excel, Word

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with little or no supervision

Strong problem solving skills

Ability to multi task

Ability to work in a team environment

Customer Focused – personally demonstrated that both external and internal customers are a high priority by identifying, and responding to their needs in a timely and efficient manner

Initiative – Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them by looking for a new and productive ways to make an impact

Innovative Thinking – Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to do likewise

Building Organizational Commitment – Demonstrates commitment, loyalty and appreciation for the organization.   Conveys a high-level of concern for all employees, while helping to ensure that both their needs and those of the organization are met

Education and Certifications

Associates degree preferred or equivalent experience