Implementation Project Manager - Accounting

NISC•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven and valued-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for 23 years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team. The primary responsibility for this position is managing Financials software implementations for Member/Customers. Embrace the opportunity to use your people skills to conduct a high level of effective customer interaction and your project management skills to establish expectations and timelines throughout the software implementation process. Become an active member of the team by providing application support to customers, validating converted data, conduct training, and respond to questions regarding the software application and the conversion process.

Requirements

Intermediate knowledge of Accounting practices
Basic knowledge of Project Management processes and theory
Excellent research and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent presentation and training skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and monitor the Project Plan.
Determine expectations and timelines of the Member’s conversion process.
Compile and analyze business requirements and evaluate Member/Customers’ operational processes to prepare for software application conversions.
Provide superior customer support to internal and external customers in all encounters.
Communicate with all parties involved in the enterprise implementation.
Perform on-site training or deliver remote application training to Member/Customers.
Design and implement system set-up configuration independently, facilitate and follow-up with difficult application requests, and convey customer feedback to development staff.
Complete required conversion documents and utilize support tools and best practices as directed.
Validate and audit the accuracy of converted data, which includes reconciling converted totals and month-end balancing.
May be called upon to assist in other implementation areas and design teams.
May prepare materials and deliver learning courses.
May be called upon to participate in testing of new product development or enhancements.
Share after-hours support rotation.