Financial System Analyst

Tucker Ellis LLP•Cleveland, OH

3h•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the support, analysis, and continuous improvement efforts for the suite of financial systems used by the Finance Department, including but not limited to Aderant, iTimekeep, BigHand Iridium BI/Intellistat, Oddr, etc. The role ensures efficient and effective system administration by promptly resolving service desk requests, managing routine system configuration and maintenance, responding to business questions, and performing root cause analysis of issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or Accounting with Information Systems focus.
Experience in relational databases and database administration.
Minimum two (2) to three (3) years’ experience with accounting or ERP systems and relational databases.
Strong computer skills are essential including advanced Excel, SQL, SSRS, preferred.
Understanding of project management and change management disciplines are essential.
Able to maintain strict confidentiality of the Firm's internal and personnel affairs and client information.
Proven ability to build relationships and foster a collaborative approach to working with internal clients across practice groups and with management.
Must be proactive and deliver high-quality work.
Able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues.
Excellent customer service attitude.
Foster an environment of continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to produce results within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and the hours needed to accomplish firm expectations.

Nice To Haves

SSRS

Responsibilities

Manage financial systems, related user support functions, user training, and work balancing efforts for the systems including employee management tasks/user access administration, mass updates in Aderant via SQL, monthly & annual rate changes for all standard, exception & variable rates, and updating bill images when document modifications are made.
Provide support to external vendors.
Actioning service desk problems, issues, and service requests.
Understanding and maintenance of system and data interdependencies.
Serve as the initial point of contact for Aderant and other finance system users’ support concerns.
Write SQL queries for Management Studio users (weekly time reports, compliance reports for FP&A, Client Value reports, billing, etc.).
Develop and/or enhance financial system business administration and support policies, procedures, and support documentation.
Act as a data steward for the firm’s financial and operational data, aiding in the development of efficient reporting solutions.
Serve as the first point of contact with Information Technology to identify and coordinate IT/Finance business solutions and objectives, including validating business functions after installations, patches, etc. are completed by the vendor or IT team.
Drive continuous improvement efforts over Aderant system capabilities, identifying best practices and system enhancements.
Perform other Finance department analytical projects as assigned.