Financial Systems Administrator

Chatham, County of•Pittsboro, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Financial Systems Administrator and make a meaningful impact by supporting the County’s financial and document management systems. This position combines technology, data analysis, problem-solving, and customer service to support users, manage system access, coordinate upgrades, develop reports, maintain compliance, and improve processes. If you enjoy helping others, solving technical challenges, working with data, and finding ways to make systems more efficient, we invite you to join our team and help support the future of County operations. Performs difficult professional, technical, and administrative work involving the support and configuration of enterprise resource planning software applications, ensuring compliance, training users, creating reports and performing related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Business, or Accounting or an Associate’s degree with related coursework required.
2-4 years’ experience in financial systems administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
MUNIS software experience required.
Thorough knowledge of computerized systems for the maintenance of personnel and financial records, electronic database systems, financial software systems and document management software systems
Thorough knowledge of internal control processes and procedures
Thorough knowledge of audit standards and best practices
Thorough knowledge of server/network tools (e.g. SQL Server Management Studio, Remote Desktop Connection, Active Directory User Groups)
Thorough knowledge of desktop business applications including spreadsheet, database and report-writing tools
General understanding of the fundamental theories, principles, methods and practices of governmental accounting
General understanding of the theories, methods and practices of local government finance
General knowledge of the functions and organizations of county government
Skill in the use of computers and software such as MUNIS, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
Ability to identify and solve problems quickly, decisively, and independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to adapt to changing needs and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, meet deadlines and follow up with attention to detail
Ability to evaluate information and make effective recommendations to develop solutions to requests and problems
Ability to develop technology and its application for Finance, Human Resources, and other users
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, external agencies and the general public

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Acting as the system administrator for the County’s financial software system by maintaining user accounts, providing support, training users as requested either within the Finance department or by other departments, installing software and coordinating upgrades, creating reports, making recommendations, implementing new processes and products, creating how-to manuals and guides, and compiling electronic files
Acting as the administrator for the document management system by maintaining user accounts, providing support, maintaining document mappings, keeping informed of current best practices, reviewing, initiating and participating in decision-making processes, and researching and ensuring compliance
Providing insight into and assisting with electronic data analysis by making recommendations, acquiring and analyzing data in order to streamline processes and test internal controls
Ensuring compliance standards by maintaining certification and self-assessment required, keeping informed of current best practices, and reviewing and participating in decision making
Modifying user permissions and resetting passwords as necessary
Monitors performance of programs after implementation
Initiates and manages ERP support tickets
Monitors ERP and user group boards for system issues and resolutions
Analyzing and estimating feasibility, costs, time, and compatibility with County’s current software programs
Acting as support for the various ERP functions by assisting management in retrieving, reporting and analyzing data, developing metrics, reports and measurement tools for financial data, and working cooperatively with the staff by providing data and data analysis tools for management
Attends annual Tyler Conference and Regional meetings
Performs other duties as assigned