Real Estate Administrator – Baton Rouge, LA

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.

Job Intro

Reports to the Senior Director, Real Estate, this position requires working closely with different departments internally (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Legal, etc.) and real estate partners/vendors externally to ensure a smooth implementation and administration of Cogent’s Real Estate agreements. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, extremely detail-oriented and able to change priorities without impact to work quality.

Compensation

[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000/yr.

Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various Real Estate lease and colocation payment schedules
• Respond to building owner/data center operators regarding reconciling accounts, resolution/tracking of billing disputes, and other financial reporting related to Real Estate contracts
• Financial analysis and reconciliation of vendor billing accounts
• Create and update vendors for payments associated with Real Estate agreements
• Research property tax accounts for owned properties
• Collection and archive of contracts and continual update of internal databases
• Prepare and send out notices regarding renewal of agreements
• Verification and processing of vendor invoices for payment
  
  

Requirements

• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office suite, Excel, Word
• Knowledge of real estate agreements and terms
• Knowledge of real property tax invoices and terms preferred
• Accounts Payable experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of Dynamics GP preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years relevant work experience
  
  

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.

To apply for the Real Estate Administrator position, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cogentco.com.

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.