Product Support Associate Contractor (contract)

Thomson Reuters; United States; Remote; USD 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading information services company is seeking a Product Support Associate Contractor to provide exceptional technical support for their Accounting CS software. Responsibilities include handling customer inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with teams for product improvements. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in a technical support role. This position is remote, offering a pay rate of $40/hr.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a technical support or customer care role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely technical assistance supporting Accounting CS software.
• Document customer interactions and ensure resolution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to communicate customer feedback.

Skills

Technical support experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Help desk software

Remote support tools

Job description

Product Support Associate Contractor (Contract)

Remote

Contract (3 months 25 days)

Published 3 months ago

CLOSED

Accounting

tax and accounting

Product support

Job Description: Product Support Associate Contractor

About the Role

As a Product Support Associate Contractor, you will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction by providing timely, professional, and courteous technical assistance supporting our Accounting CS software (ACS).

You will handle customer inquiries via phone, focusing on efficient inquiry resolution and ensuring all necessary actions are taken to resolve issues. You will advocate for our customers, deliver high-quality support, and collaborate with internal teams to contribute to ongoing product improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via phone, delivering exceptional technical support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to software, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Guide clients through step-by-step solutions, ensuring clear communication and customer understanding.
• Document customer interactions, comments, complaints, and actions taken with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow up with customers to ensure resolution and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with product development and other internal teams to communicate customer feedback, identify recurring issues, and support product improvements.
• Efficiently utilize internal resources and demonstrate strong time management to meet departmental goals.
• Stay current with technological trends and updates to provide accurate and effective support.
• Participate in training and deliver on-demand coaching to enhance technical and customer service skills.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including data security and privacy guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to departmental processes and procedures and assist with other tasks as assigned.

Work Schedule

• Availability: Must be available to work varying shifts and/or overtime as needed.

Non-Peak Season (February–December)

• Monday–Friday, 9am–8pm ET

Peak Season (January)

• Depending on product skill, Monday–Friday, as early as 9am–8pm ET
• Depending on product skill, some Saturdays

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a technical support or customer care role (tax or accounting, IT Help Desk, or related technical support experience is a plus).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Exceptional customer service skills, including patience, empathy, and professionalism.
• Knowledge of computer software, operating systems, and common applications.
• Proficiency in help desk software and remote support tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments and technologies.
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• High work ethic, reliability, and efficiency.
• Growth mindset, willingness to embrace change, and customer focus.
• Stable internet connection with the ability to use a wired connection if required.
• Utilization of all equipment provided for maximum efficiency (laptop, monitors, docking station, mouse, keyboard).

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or equivalent workforce experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.
• Proven experience in a technical support role within a customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting methodologies for software and hardware.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive customer information with integrity.
• Progression to production may be contingent on successful completion of training.

The pay rate that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $40/hr USD

Our optional benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions (the operator of this Talent Community) is a global leader of contingent talent services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.