Employment Opportunities

Since 1966 Lakeway Publishers has been delivering local news. We are always looking to add qualified personnel to help develop our organization. Do your career goals exceed your current position? Are you self-motivated, willing to work hard as part of a team to grow professionally as you help our organization grow and succeed? Want to work in a newspaper and community media organization that has confidence in our industry and is investing its future? Find out if you fit a company with a strong track record of developing people, newspapers and communities. At Lakeway Publishers we have excellent opportunities in advertising, news and for those who seek to become publishers. Send inquiries to resumes@lcs.net or Download application here. (mail to 1609 W 1st N St, Morristown, TN 37814)

Job Openings

IT / Computer / PC Technician (Desktop & Network Support Technician)

The Job:

Your typical job duties as our Desktop & Network Support Technician would include:

Be responsible for the setup, configuration, and installation of new computers, peripherals and network hardware

Providing support for desktop & laptop computers, software(s), and associated peripherals

Providing support for servers, both stand alone and in VMware environments

Providing support for email environment and the Microsoft Outlook clients

Supporting the installation, setup and ongoing maintenance of remote users

Providing our users with training and support of the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, etc) and various “specialized/custom” software products that are used on a daily basis

You will be required to help document the existing IT environment and any changes that are implemented

The Skills:

Requirements for this position include:

2 Years minimum experience in Desktop computer support and
Expertise and hands-on experience with personal computers in a networked environment
System administrator level of experience with Microsoft Networks and Active Directory
Expertise with the Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems (XP and later)
Experience with Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems (2004 and later)
Experience with virtualized (VMware) server environments is a plus
Experience in computer programming (PHP, Java, C#, C++, Visual Basic, SQL, etc.) is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We are a fast moving IT department and there are many new challenges and opportunities ahead. Our ideal applicant will have a positive “Can Do” attitude, a focus on ‘customer service’, be a team player, be eager to learn and assimilate new skills.

Our benefits package includes competitive salary/wages, medical insurance, and a 401k Plan. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

How to Apply:

Please submit your résumé to hrmgr@lakewaypublishers.com Be prepared to provide references from your past customers or employers. Thank you for your interest in our company. We look forward to hearing from you.

Ready to grow your career while helping businesses succeed? Apply today to join the Lakeway Publishers team!. Send resume to resumes@lcs.net.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Duties/Responsibilities:

Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
At least two years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.