Financial Systems Analyst

INIT•Seattle, WA

14h

About The Position

INIT Innovations in Transportation is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to co-own and support the accounting service used across its transit agency projects. The role sits at the intersection of software engineering and delivery and financial operations. The analyst maintains and deploys the accounting service, ensures data accuracy, configures the system for individual agencies, and translates accounting logic for technical and financial stakeholders. The analyst works with project agencies to understand accounting needs, review requirements, configure the service, and support General Ledger setup within fare and ERP systems. The role also involves deploying and monitoring the service, verifying accounting data, documenting software designs, troubleshooting errors, and maintaining the accounting service code. The position requires travel to Germany once per year and travel to U.S. agencies as required.

Requirements

Working knowledge of double-entry accounting and General Ledger account structures.
Experience with software configuration and deployment; accounting or financial systems experience is preferred.
Experience writing and working with database queries, views, and stored procedures.
Ability to understand application code to troubleshoot and document errors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and agency relationships.
Experience writing software design or functional specification documents.
Strong people skills and willingness to engage with C-suite-level accountants.
Willingness to travel to Germany once per year and to U.S. agencies as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public transit, transportation, or government agency finance.
Familiarity with ERP or accounting system integrations.
Prior client-facing or professional services experience.
Experience supporting sales cycles, including demonstrations and pre-sales technical support.
Experience with Oracle, Visual Studio, and ticketing systems such as JIRA.

Responsibilities

Meet with project agencies online or in person to discuss accounting needs.
Respond promptly to agency questions in language accessible to non-technical and financial audiences.
Follow up on open tasks to ensure timely resolution.
Participate in sales demonstrations and represent the accounting service’s capabilities.
Review project requirements and determine whether existing software meets agency needs or additional development is required.
Configure the accounting service for multiple concurrent projects.
Help agencies set up General Ledger accounts within the fare system and ERP system.
Deploy and monitor the accounting service, verifying that it runs without errors and produces correct accounting data.
Create software design documents for new features and enhancements.
Research and resolve errors in the accounting service.
Research accounting data questions raised by agencies or internal teams.
Upgrade and maintain the accounting service code.

Benefits

Paid time off, starting with 15 vacation days and increasing with tenure, plus 11 paid holidays, a personal day, and a community service day.
Six paid sick days annually.
Paid parental leave.
100% employer-paid health and dental insurance for employees, with dependent coverage contributions.
401(k) with company match, currently dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of salary.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent care, and limited FSA options, with employer contributions for eligible medical plans.
Annual benefit allowance for optional employee benefits.
Continuing education assistance and support for professional development.
Optional accident insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, adoption assistance, education assistance, and student loan repayment assistance.