by Kay Tay | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Here at CARS, we are constantly developing technology that innovates how customers and dealers buy and sell their vehicles. In 1998, we invented the car search with Cars.com and revolutionized the way the industry does business. Now, we bring that same boldness, energy, and drive to optimizing solutions across our brands every single day. We are constantly creating new possibilities, traversing uncharted routes and welcoming challenges along the way.
No one ever travels alone here: at its core, CARS is collaboration. Whether it is within individual teams, across departments, or the company at large, our employees support one another across every dimension of life at CARS. We operate as a collective, utilizing all of our diverse strengths to approach problems from every single angle, united by our award-winning company culture and our mission to make car shopping the best experience possible.
As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we’re obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.
CARS includes the following brands: Cars.com, Dealer Inspire, DealerRater, FUEL, CreditIQ & Accu-Trade.
ABOUT US:
Dealer Inspire (DI) is a leading disruptor in the automotive industry through our innovative culture, legendary service, and kick-ass website, technology, and marketing solutions. Our mission is to future-proof local dealerships by building the essential, mobile-first platform that makes automotive retail faster, easier, and smarter for both shoppers and dealers. Headquartered in Naperville, IL, our team of nearly 600 work friends are spread across the United States and Canada, pushing the boundaries and getting **** done every day, together.
DI offers an inclusive environment that celebrates collaboration and thinking differently to solve the challenges our clients face. Our shared success continues to lead to rapid growth and positive change, which opens up opportunities to advance your career to the next level by working with passionate, creative people across skill sets. If you want to be challenged, learn every day, and work as a team with some of the best in the industry, we want to meet you. Apply today!
Dealer Inspire is a CARS brand. CARS includes the following brands: Cars.com, Dealer Inspire, DealerRater. Want to learn more?
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
We are seeking an outstanding, talented individual who aspires to apply their intellect, talent, drive, and creativity to be a member of our Billing team. If you thrive in a changing environment and one that values process improvement, scalability, and input then we have a match!
- Execute the billing processes for all billable transactions from start to finish
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all billing transactions
- Monitor and complete changes/updates to all clients’ orders and accounts
- Proactively collaborate with internal and external teams to identify business issues and quickly develop a resolution
- Prepare ad hoc reporting for clients, management, and auditors
- Data analysis and reconciliations
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Ability to work extra hours, specifically during the billing close cycle and for any ad hoc projects. Flexibility in working hours is a must.
- Analyze process and business workflows and develop solutions to prevent delays, backlogs, inefficiencies and minimize internal control issues. Be an active participant in developing solutions for complex problems. Demonstrate ability to identify risks.
ABOUT YOU:
- Detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to see trends, identify inefficiencies, and make recommendations for improvements via business process or technology enhancements
- Ability to work independently to resolve problems successfully with clients and internal teams
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to develop an expertise in the business we support
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to navigate through ambiguity
- Potential to learn, use, and navigate file sharing programs, such as Google Docs and drives
- Experience with Salesforce preferred
- Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
- Working knowledge of Mac computer interface
Required Interpersonal Skills:
- Confidentiality, as you will be working with privileged corporate information
- Dependability
- Ability to work in a team environment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Benefits & Perks*:
- 18 days of paid time off, plus select paid holidays
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Robust Health Insurance Options: BCBS, Delta Dental, EyeMed
- 401k plan with company match
- Subsidized internet access for your home
- Peer-to-Peer Bonus program
- Subsidized gym membership
- Parental Leave
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
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by Kay Tay | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Pacaso exists to enrich lives by making second home ownership possible and enjoyable for more people. Our innovative co-ownership model is the easiest, smartest and most responsible way for people to experience the joy of a second home. We provide all the benefits of true ownership without the hassles through our simplified financial structure, easy and equitable scheduling, and dedicated local property management.
Founded by former Zillow executives, Pacaso has secured more than $215 million in growth financing and is valued at $1.5 billion. In March 2021, Pacaso achieved unicorn status (a valuation of $1 billion) faster than any other company in the United States. We have been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, CNBC and more.
About the Role:
Pacaso is scaling and we are looking for a seasoned Accounts Payable Specialist to assist us in managing our vendor invoices and payments as we grow. As a member of our Finance & Accounting team, you will own all aspects of accounting support at Pacaso. You’ll have full responsibility over all invoices for Pacaso and its subsidiaries, and ensure all invoices are paid to our vendors in a timely manner. Additionally, this role will be responsible for ongoing vendor maintenance, and reconciling A/P reports on a monthly basis. This role will be critical in ensuring we grow in a well-maintained manner.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is a self-starter, who values autonomy, but also has a customer service mindset and a strong attention to detail.
What You’ll Do:
- Process approximately 500-800 invoices per month, with growing volume
- Vendor maintenance including new setup, electronic payments, collection of proper documents such as form W-9 and certificates of insurance
- Code invoices appropriately and ensure proper approval
- Work with vendors and Property Manager to reconcile issues related to invoices and payments
- Reconcile A/P reports monthly
You’d be a great fit if you have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer-Service mindset
- High level of attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately
- High level of comfort working in a fast-paced, high volume, and deadline-oriented environment
- Experience in various software such as Quickbooks, Rent Manager and corporate ERP systems
- BA/BS/AA degree in accounting, bookkeeping or similar AP certification program with 1-2 years of accounts payable experience
- 5-plus years of direct work experience in accounts payable may be substituted for education degree
- International experience preferred, but not required
- Experience with NetSuite and AvidXchange a plus
You’ll love working at Pacaso because of our …
- Amazing remote-first team and culture.
- Competitive salary and stock options.
- Unlimited, flexible PTO for exempt employees.
- Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Sponsored memberships to One Medical, Ginger and Carrot.
- 401(k) to help you save for the future.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Generous home office stipend and monthly cell phone reimbursement.
- Quarterly remote team building events and L&D opportunities.
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by Kay Tay | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity, Blavity360º, Shadow & Act, AfroTech & Talent Infusion, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, and Home & Texture. Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.
Job Summary:
Blavity Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Writer to join our team at AFROTECH. As a Writer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our daily news coverage. You will be responsible for crafting well-written, accurate, and engaging content, helping to maintain our high standards of journalism.
This is a 1099 contract role that reports to the Assistant Managing Editor, AFROTECH.
Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.
Responsibilities:
- Craft 3-4 well-researched, engaging, and informative stories per shift that highlight the achievements, innovations, and challenges within the Black tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Keep a vigilant eye on the tech landscape and social media platforms to identify emerging trends, breaking news, and noteworthy events that deserve our audience’s attention
- Develop thought-provoking and insightful questions to conduct interviews with professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders within the Black tech community
- Pitch and develop original content ideas that showcase unique perspectives, deep dives into tech-related topics, or compelling feature pieces
- Diligently flag and file stories and maintain well-organized records of sources, references, and research materials to facilitate collaboration with editors and fact-checking processes
Qualifications:
- Education: B.A. in journalism, communication, or a related field
- Required Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience writing and reporting for a digital news publication
- Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in news writing, editing, or journalism
- Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
- Additional Qualifications:
- Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
- Comfort with ambiguity and a proven love for transforming unorganized/complex data into rigorously structured, insight-oriented solutions
- High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats
- Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
- Knowledgeable of tech, business, and innovation news, especially related to the Black community
Details:
- This is a contracted remote, U.S.- based role.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Candidates must be available to work in alignment with the Eastern Time Zone.
- The pay rate for this role is $25 per news piece and $55 per feature.
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by Kay Tay | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.
Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
USA TODAY is seeking a reporter fluent in Spanish and English to join its Fact Check Team. This reporter will investigate viral Spanish-language misinformation on social media, debunking falsehoods and elevating truthful information. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team of journalists who set the record straight by telling readers what’s true and how we know that.
The ideal candidate would have a strong background reporting across a variety of subject areas. Fact-checking experience is a plus but not required. Fairness, accuracy and excellent news judgment are paramount, as are strong critical thinking, research and time-management skills. The reporter should also be a team player capable of working collaboratively with editors and reporters throughout our news operation.
We’re looking for someone who is comfortable tackling fact checks on a wide variety of topics, able to move nimbly between claims on health, politics, criminal justice and whatever else is viral and misleading.
This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the U.S. except Alaska & Hawaii. Hours are flexible but should primarily take place during traditional office hours.
Job Level: Reporter II
Minimum Salary: $62,000
Responsibilities:
- Identify claims that are spreading widely and involve worthwhile topics.
- Research every story fairly and thoroughly.
- Write fact checks that are clear, succinct, transparent and unimpeachably fair.
- Work with editors to evaluate what’s working and what’s not and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy team and audience needs.
- Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Requirements:
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism or any other subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years of experience in journalism.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Solid news judgment.
- Knowledge of AP style.
- Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check.
Application Instructions:
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
- Your resume – one to two pages.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
- Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
The hourly rate for this role will range between $29.81 and $38.70. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.
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by Kay Tay | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
The intake processor will be responsible for reviewing all assumption requests received in the team queue and inbox, provide general information regarding the assumption process to borrowers, and complete intake processing for all loan types.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Provide general information regarding the assumption process to current and assuming borrowers.
- Perform application/processing intake tasks such as, but not limited to, ordering the VOE, Escrow Analysis, ordering Fraudguard report, reviewing Neighborhood Watch, order Certificate of Eligibility, etc.
- Review all incoming documents received from borrowers and applicants.
- Manage the assumption queue daily and complete all requests within the required timeline.
- Stack documents in system of record to prepare file for underwriting review.
- Data entry into the Loan Origination System.
- Manage the assumption inbox on a daily basis. Respond to emails in a professional and accurate manner.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma required.
- 2-4 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, 2 years is required, some College/Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in Excel, Adobe Acrobat and knowledge of various file formats.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position is an individual contributor.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and solve a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exists. Ability to intemperate a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Customer Service Relationships:
Assesses and diffuses problem situations and requires influencing others to reach consensus. Requires tact and diplomacy to handle difficult customer relationships. Explores alternatives and creative solutions to meeting the needs of customers.
Work Complexity:
Tasks are multiple and diverse with some interrelationship across processes. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents.
Job Responsibilities:
The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. Freedom Mortgage Corporation may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
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