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Hiring: Team Administrative Coordinator

Posted by on September 24, 2012

Our team is hiring talented people to help us deliver the best-in-class ERP solutions from Microsoft Dynamics. As the first Dynamics NAV solution center in North America our experience is unsurpassed. We boast strong relationships with our clients–over 200 and counting. We’re looking for smart, forward-thinking, self-starters to join our world-class and fantastic team. If you want to drive growth in an environment where you will be rewarded for excellence, then eSoftware may be the place for you to shine. Tell us why we need you on our team.

Team Administrative Coordinator

eSoftware Professionals is hiring an experienced Administrative Coordinator to support the executive management and team in administrative duties.

To be successful in this position, the right candidate will have a passion for auditing and improving processes, and willingness to rock the boat for greater economy and efficiency in getting work done. Here are some typical tasks:

  • Study and review company or department procedures
  • Recommend management action to improve standard operating procedures. Present comparisons on costs, risks, and benefits
  • Develop and test new procedures
  • Take part in any administrative meetings to assure secretarial follow-through
  • Take initiative on requests and inquiries of administrative nature, especially when bosses’ specialty is not administrative
  • Prepare and control administrative budgets

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to work collectively with the team associates
  • Basic understanding of AR/AP business processes (revenue + expense)
  • Highly dependable 
  • Excellent organizational skills 
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Must be proactive and able to self-manage repetitive tasks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
  • Must have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to accept feedback
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and prioritize assignments
  • Ability to ask relevant questions to clarify tasks
  • Accurate and proficient typing (50 words per minute)
  • Ability to learn basic navigation, task proficiency and understanding of internal NAV and CRM systems required  within 90 days

We offer excellent compensation commensurate with your experience and success, a robust benefits package, and a wonderful work environment and career path.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and answers to the following questions to Human Resources at hrjob@esopro.com.

Please answer these Questions

  1. What tools or habits do you use to keep organized?
  2. Tell us about the toughest decision you had to make in the last six months.
  3. What is your general approach to problem-solving?
  4. Tell us about a time you had to overcome a major obstacle in a business setting.

eSoftware Professionals Named to Top 100 VARs by Accounting Today

Posted by on July 26, 2012

eSoftware Professionals on Accounting Today's Top 100 VARs 2012Portland, Ore. – eSoftware Professionals was named to the 2012 Top 100 VARs by Accounting Today (www.accountingtoday.com). Recognized as one of the top 100 value-added resellers of accounting and ERP solutions, eSoftware Professionals offers complete ERP solutions. eSoftware’s offering includes eFood-ERP for food distributors, food manufacturing and food processing market; Ceres serving the Food Bank distribution market; and NAV-X serving the general distribution and manufacturing market.

About eSoftware Professionals
eSoftware Professionals implements, trains and supports Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Resource Planning software for mid-market companies. As the first NAV solution center in North America, eSoftware Professionals brings over 25 years expertise delivering ERP Software solutions helping companies streamline business processes, improve productivity and gain access to critical business information in real-time.

eSoftware Joins Forces with NAV-X to launch Distribution ERP Software

Posted by on March 8, 2012

A robust and integrated business solution for distributors

NAV-X Distribution Software PartnerPortland, OR February 18, 2012 – eSoftware Professionals today announced a partnership with NAV-X to offer NAV-X for Distribution Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software solution. Based on the mid-market Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP solution, NAV-X includes both the robust NAV functionality and extensive features specifically designed to meet the requirements of wholesale distributors. Read the full article…

Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Engineer / Software Developer

Posted by on November 29, 2011

Our team is hiring talented people to help us deliver the best-in-class ERP solutions from Microsoft Dynamics. As the first Dynamics NAV solution center in North America our experience is unsurpassed. We boast strong relationships with our clients–over 200 and counting. We’re looking for smart, forward-thinking, self-starters to join our world-class and fantastic team. If you want to drive growth in an environment where you will be rewarded for excellence, then eSoftware may be the place for you to shine. Tell us why we need you on our team.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Engineer / Software Developer

eSoftware Professionals is seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Engineer / Developer for professional business services. While the majority of the professional services rendered in this position involve development, this position will also perform analysis, training, testing, documentation, implementation, and other business services. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is the primary product being used for development, however the role may include working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server and other related products. Read the full article…

eSoftware Professionals Earns Certified for Microsoft Dynamics Reseller Status

Posted by on August 11, 2011

eSoftware Professionals announced today that it has been recognized for successfully selling and implementing Serenic Navigator, financial management software for nonprofits, with the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo by achieving Authorized Reseller status.

Certified for Microsoft Dynamics NAV logoCertified for Microsoft Dynamics is Microsoft Corp.’s highest standard for partner-developed software. Solutions that are “Certified for Microsoft Dynamics” have demonstrated quality and compatibility with the Microsoft Dynamics product on which they run by passing rigorous VeriTest (a service of Lionbridge) testing for Microsoft Dynamics. In addition, Microsoft Dynamics partners who qualify for this status need to be a Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program and provide examples of customers who are successfully using the certified solution and were willing to recommend it. By successfully meeting all requirements, eSoftware Professionals can now offer Serenic Navigator with the distinct Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo.

For customers, the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo helps identify Microsoft Dynamics solutions that have been tested for compatibility, meet high quality standards and are used successfully by existing customers. This certification represents a significant step in elevating the standard for partner-developed software solutions for industry-specific business applications. By highlighting these solutions, Microsoft also creates new opportunities for partners to expand their reseller channel and to better promote their packaged Microsoft Dynamics solution for customers. Read the full article…

Hunger: The Silent Epidemic. Video – How eSoftware and Microsoft Help Feed America.

Posted by on July 26, 2011

Feeding AmericaHunger is a silent epidemic that stretches all across America. One in six Americans live in hunger. Many are hard working families forced to go without meals often for days at a time. Watch this video to see how eSoftware Professionals helps Feeding America, the Nation’s leading hunger relief charity, harnesses the power of Microsoft Dynamics NAV to deliver over three billion pounds of food quickly and efficiently across the country to help those in need.

Feeding America Video

eSoftware In the News: How Partners Are Evolving with the Cloud

Posted by on July 7, 2011

Check out this article, “How Microsoft Dynamics Partners Are Evolving with the Cloud,” by Barb Levisay in Redmond Channel Partner. eSoftware Professionals’ own Gretchen Freeman-Cromar is quoted in the article. See excerpts below.

Build Customer Trust

Most partners get it: There’s a direct relationship between the partner’s concern for the best interest of the client and partner success. As Gretchen Freeman-Cromar, VP of Client Services for the Oregon-based Dynamics VAR eSoftware Professionals, puts it: “We work to cultivate trust by demonstrating that we have a team of experts who want to partner with our clients to make the best use of technology, and not just treat them like a dollar sign.”

As partners look for ideas to refine services offerings to build profitability, a few best practices stand out as bringing significant value to the partner and customer. Read the full article…

New Customer Account Manager

Posted by on July 6, 2011

PORTLAND, Ore. — July 5, 2011 — eSoftware Professionals, a Microsoft Dynamics Consulting Company, is announcing Desiree Schiff has accepted the new role of Customer Account Manager effective August 1, 2011. With expertise as a Senior Project Manager and Implementer on our Microsoft Dynamics NAV team, Desiree’s experience makes her an ideal fit for the Customer Account Manager role.

In this position, Desiree will be the main contact for customers. She is tasked with the valuable responsibilities of understanding our customer’s goals, recognizing their pain points, and identifying new ways we can improve their ERP systems to better meet their business needs. Desiree will work with the sales and marketing team to inform customers of new products, services, promotions, trainings and incentives and identify additional service offerings suitable for our customers. Desiree will also work to support the Services team, working alongside project managers to gather requirements to estimate upgrades and customizations for our existing customers. Read the full article…

New VP Client Services

Posted by on January 3, 2011

PORTLAND, Ore. — January 3, 2011 — eSoftware Professionals, a Microsoft Dynamics Consulting Company, is announcing Gretchen Freeman-Cromar will rejoin the company as Vice President of Client Services effective December 13, 2010.

In this position, Gretchen will be responsible for managing all Client Services including Customer Service and Support, Project Planning and Delivery, Implementation, and Development efforts at eSoftware.  Gretchen returns to eSoftware after spending 2+ years with Western Computer as a Senior Project Manager.   Prior to that, Gretchen spent 2 years as a Project Manager with Coaxis Software of Portland before joining the Microsoft Dynamics Channel and eSoftware in a Business Development role.  Gretchen lives with her husband in Portland, Ore. Read the full article…

eSoftware Celebrates 10 Years Serving Food Banks with Ceres Software

Posted by on November 19, 2010

Ceres Software for Food Bank ManagementPortland, Ore. — November 19, 2010 — In February of 2000, eSoftware Professionals got an urgent call from Navision and America’s Second Harvest (now Feeding America). They needed an inventory management and financial system designed specifically for the unique challenges facing the nation’s food banks. And by the way, they needed it designed, developed and implemented as soon as possible!

eSoftware Professionals knew their knowledge of accounting and business processes would be important in creating a system for this distinctive industry. The project was kicked off in mid-February when eSoftware met with ten food banks and America’s Second Harvest staff to help document the industry’s unique requirements. Then the serious work began. The result: an unveiling of the new software solution, Ceres 1.0, at the America’s Second Harvest National Conference in mid-September of 2000. The first “go live” was also in September a short 7 ½ months total project time. Read the full article…

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