Accounting Systems Administrator (On-Site)

MEI Rigging & Crating•Charlotte, NC

5d•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, and associated integrations and financial portals. The role partners closely with IT while focusing on alignment with accounting requirements, internal controls, reporting needs, and financial accuracy. The administrator manages and optimizes financial systems, supports integrations and organizational expansions, troubleshoots system and data issues, and assists with month-end and year-end close. The role also supports reporting, financial master data, process improvement, ERP projects, user training, security, audits, and general technical needs for Accounting. 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 of troubleshooting and resolving complex user problems.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Experience with Medius.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
Intermediate ability to use 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 with 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; occasional walking over uneven terrain and work in outdoor or non-temperature-controlled areas; infrequent lifting or moving of objects up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Administer, optimize, and maintain D365 Finance & Operations and related financial systems, including QuickBooks Server and Database.
Manage user access, workflows, security roles, and financial configurations.
Support integrations with Medius, Avalara Avatax, Concur, portals, banking systems, and internal applications.
Set up new locations, users, user groups, and organizational entities in D365, Medius, and Concur; lead financial systems integration activities for acquisitions and expansions.
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 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.
Manage ERP security in accordance 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; communicate Accounting 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.
Follow safety awareness practices, work effectively in a team, uphold honesty and professionalism, communicate openly, and deliver expected customer service.