Accounting Systems Administrator

E-J Electric Installation Co.•Bethpage, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

E-J is seeking a motivated and skilled Accounting Systems Administrator responsible for the administration, optimization, and integrity of the company’s accounting, HR, and financial systems. This role serves as the bridge between Accounting, Payroll, HR, IT, and external vendors, ensuring that financial systems support accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and scalability. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with hands-on systems expertise and project management skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in accounting systems, financial systems administration, or accounting operations with significant systems responsibility.
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and payroll processing.
Experience with system implementations or major upgrades.
Hands-on experience with accounting and payroll systems (ERP or mid-market platforms).
Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting or BI tools a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in union, construction, manufacturing, or multi-entity environments.
CPA, CMA, or relevant systems certifications.
Familiarity with timekeeping, benefits administration, and HRIS integrations.

Responsibilities

Own and administer access for accounting and related financial systems (e.g., EmQue, Adaptive, GoCo, Trullion, Numeric, Constraphor).
Ensure system configurations align with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain chart of accounts, department level structure, Project Manager job access and Payroll Access
Establish and monitor internal controls related to financial systems.
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
Ensure data is consistently reported amongst all systems
Support the performance of internal audits by providing system documentation and data extracts.
Monitor user access, segregation of duties, and system security.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes through system enhancements and automation.
Lead system-related process improvement initiatives.
Manage system upgrades, patches, enhancements, and testing cycles with current providers
Document workflows, system configurations, and procedures.
Lead or support system implementations, conversions, and integrations.
Act as primary liaison with IT, software vendors, consultants, and managed service providers.
Train accounting, payroll, and operational staff on system functionality and best practices.
Provide day-to-day system support and troubleshooting.