IT Systems Administrator

Velco•Rutland, VT

8d•$79,040 - $110,656•Hybrid

About The Position

As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network. Why you should join our team We are seeking a skilled and motivated IT Systems Administrator to support and optimize our Workday Financials platform. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration, configuration, and support of Workday Financials, ensuring system stability, data integrity, and operational excellence across our finance functions. The ideal candidate will partner closely with Finance and IT stakeholders to enhance business processes, support critical financial operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. In addition to Workday Financials responsibilities, this position will provide secondary support for other Workday modules and contribute to broader enterprise systems initiatives. How you will make an impact This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting critical financial systems and driving operational excellence across the organization. You'll work alongside collaborative business and technology teams while helping shape the future of our enterprise systems landscape.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or an equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and relevant professional experience)
A minimum of 4 years of system administration experience
3+ years of experience administering Workday Financials
Strong knowledge of financial business processes (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Expenses)
Experience with Workday configuration, business process frameworks, and reporting tools
Experience with business process framework and security configuration
Proficiency in Workday reporting and calculated fields
Experience with EIB data loads
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams in Finance, HR and IT
Familiarity with Workday integrations and basic troubleshooting
Knowledge of compliance and data privacy standards

Nice To Haves

Workday Financials certification(s)
Experience supporting additional Workday modules (HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Strategic Sourcing, Adaptive Planning)
Experience with Workday integrations (e.g., EIB, Core Connectors, Studio)
Familiarity with SOX compliance or financial controls

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain Workday Financials modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Expenses
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests
Maintain and enhance financial business processes, workflows, and configurations
Manage Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new features and updates
Support financial reporting requirements by configuring and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data extracts
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance within Workday Financials
Support and maintain integrations between Workday Financials and third-party or internal systems
Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot integration issues and ensure accurate data flow
Perform data loads, validations, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data
Partner with Finance teams to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions
Provide end-user support, training, and documentation for financial system processes
Act as a subject matter expert for Workday Financials functionality and best practices
Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, automation, and user experience
Participate in system enhancements, upgrades, and strategic initiatives
Recommend and implement process improvements aligned with organizational goals
Provide secondary support for other Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking) as needed
Contribute to cross-functional IT initiatives and enterprise system support