Accounting Systems Administrator (On-Site)

MEI Rigging & Crating•Salt Lake City, UT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Systems Administrator is a member of the Accounting Department responsible for administering and supporting the organization’s financial systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365), Medius AP Automation, Avalara Avatax, QuickBooks Server and Database, and associated integrations and financial portals. The role partners closely with IT while focusing on aligning systems, data, and processes with accounting requirements, internal controls, reporting needs, and financial accuracy. The position supports system administration, integrations, reporting, process improvements, upgrades, acquisitions, user support, security, controls, and compliance. It also coordinates with IT, vendors, and consultants, and provides general technical support to Accounting. The work is performed onsite in a temperature-controlled office environment, with domestic travel as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent in information technology.
At least four years of proven experience as a Network Administrator or in a comparable field.
Previous experience as a Network Specialist and broad technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve a wide variety of complex user problems.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Experience with Medius.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and intermediate-level SQL commands to generate reports.
Excellent interpersonal and project-management skills.
Ability to create clear, complete documentation of systems and procedures.
Strong customer-service orientation and ability to support, train, and communicate with users of varying technical skill levels.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to safeguard confidential financial records, system access details, and proprietary information in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment.
Ability to travel domestically as needed; travel may involve driving or overnight stays.
Ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer and office equipment frequently, walk occasionally over uneven terrain or access outdoor or non-temperature-controlled areas, and infrequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Administer, optimize, and plan the roadmap for D365 Finance & Operations and related financial systems.
Administer and maintain QuickBooks Server and Database.
Manage user access, workflows, security roles, and financial configurations.
Support integrations with Medius, Avatax, Concur, portals, banking systems, and internal applications.
Set up new locations and acquisitions in D365, and lead financial systems integration activities for acquisitions, new entities, and organizational expansions.
Set up new user groups and locations in Medius, and new users and locations in Concur.
Troubleshoot posting issues, workflow delays, batch job failures, tax calculation errors, and data inconsistencies.
Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.
Build and maintain SQL queries and data extracts; provide reporting support using Excel, D365 workspaces, and analytics tools.
Maintain financial master data standards.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve financial processes, system efficiency, automation, and internal controls.
Lead ERP upgrades, acquisition integrations, system implementations, and enhancement projects from planning through deployment.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on accounting system requirements.
Document solutions and create user guides; assist with training Accounting staff on system workflows and best practices as needed.
Manage ERP security in alignment with segregation-of-duties requirements; manage audits, data pulls, and user access reviews.
Maintain data integrity and financial system compliance.
Coordinate with IT on patches, upgrades, integrations, and technical troubleshooting, and communicate Accounting-specific requirements for system changes.
Work with vendors and consultants to resolve issues.
Manage licenses, system permissions, and software needs for Accounting users; support setup of new Accounting staff.
Maintain a catalog of accounting systems and integrations.
Maintain and support MEI business servers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work with safety awareness, contribute to a high-functioning team, demonstrate honesty and professionalism, communicate openly, and deliver the quality of service expected by MEI customers.