Telecom Expense Analyst

Envision, LLC

Akron, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Auditing, Automation, Billing, Budget Forecasting, Budget Management, Business Intelligence Software, Chargebacks, Communication Skills, Contract Review, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Report Tools, Detail Oriented, Economics, Electrical Wiring, Expense Analysis, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Forecasting, Funding, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Performance Metrics, Pivot Tables, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, SQL (Structured Query Language), Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Industry, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Akron, OH
POSTED
1 day ago
Telecom Expense Management Analyst

Envision is seeking an Telecom Expense Management Analyst for our long-term remote role in Akron, OH

LOCAL CANDIDATES IN THE AKRON, OH AREA REQUIRED
NO C2C OR THIRD PARTIES ALLOWED

Role / Responsibilities
We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented IT TEM (Telecom Expense Management) Analyst to join our IT Network Planning team. You will be responsible for working with our TEM provider on end-to-end telecom financial management, including invoice auditing, inventory tracking, budget forecasting, and vendor expense analysis. You will leverage your expertise in data analysis to identify and eliminate billing inefficiencies, identify cost-saving opportunities, and streamline telecom wireline operations.

 Key Responsibilities
  • Support Leased Circuit Strategy Initiative to further reduce the annual O&M wireline spend by analyzing inventory to find opportunities for disconnect, migration to other solutions, or contractual reductions in monthly spend.
  • Review wireline/network diagrams and collaborate with IT Network Specialists to validate circuit usage or other technological alternatives
  • Invoice Auditing & Cost Control: Work with TEM provider to perform detailed reviews of telecom wireline invoices to help identify billing inaccuracies, overcharges, and unused services.
  • Expense & Budget Management: Develop and maintain budget tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting processes. Support month-end activities including chargeback processing and vendor accruals.
  • Vendor & Contract Management: Work with TEM provider to review telecom contracts and compare funding against actual spend. Liaise with TEM provider, carriers and vendors to investigate discrepancies, dispute charges, and negotiate better rates.
  • Asset & Inventory Tracking: Maintain accurate, up-to-date telecom inventory tracking (circuits and lines) ensuring alignment between internal systems and carrier databases.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Generate and update reports to communicate spending trends, KPIs, and cost-saving recommendations to leadership.
  • Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to streamline telecom expense workflows and operational efficiency.
 
Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ Years of experience with TEM in lieu of a degree
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Telecom Expense Management, IT financial analysis, or telecommunications operations.
  • Analytical Skills: High-level proficiency in data manipulation and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, or Power BI.
  • System Knowledge: Familiarity with TEM software platforms (e.g., Tangoe, TEOCO, Sakon)
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to translate complex telecom data into simple terms for cross-functional teams like Finance and Procurement.
 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within the telecom industry, specifically dealing with carrier billing and tariff structures.
  • Understanding of network wiring diagrams
  • Advanced data analytics proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) and experience utilizing data visualization or Business Intelligence tools

About the Company

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Envision, LLC

Envision LLC , is a premier technology solutions and staffing provider headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with branch offices in Phoenix, Arizona, and Marshalltown, Iowa. Since 1983, we have grown our staff and capabilities to develop and implement comprehensive technology solutions and provide high-level staff augmentation services.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://www.envision.com/