Accounting Systems Administrator (On-Site)

MEI Rigging & Crating•Albany, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Systems Administrator is a key 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 but resides within Accounting, ensuring that systems, data, and processes align with accounting requirements, internal controls, reporting needs, and financial accuracy. The administrator manages financial systems, user access, workflows, configurations, integrations, reporting, security, and compliance. The position also supports financial close, system enhancements and implementations, acquisitions and organizational expansions, user training, 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 a wide variety of complex user problems.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Experience with Medius.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and 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 of varying technical skill levels.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard 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.
Willingness to travel domestically as needed; travel may involve driving or overnight stays.
Ability to sit for extended periods; occasional walking over uneven terrain or working in outdoor or non-temperature-controlled environments may be necessary; infrequent lifting or moving of objects up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Own the strategic administration, optimization, and roadmap of 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, or 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 and maintain a catalog of accounting systems and integrations.
Maintain and support MEI business servers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow top-of-mind safety awareness, work effectively in a team, uphold honesty and professionalism, communicate openly, and deliver the quality of service expected by MEI customers.