Senior Systems Accountant - Workday Finance

Acrisure, LLC•Chicago, IL

4d•$100,000 - $137,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems Accountant is a hands-on subject matter expert responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the organization's Workday Finance environment. This role serves as a key day-to-day resource for issue resolution, process improvements, system configuration, and end-user support. The ideal candidate combines solid accounting knowledge with strong Workday technical skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Workday Finance configuration, including business process design, security roles, and reporting
Solid understanding of accounting processes including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and financial close cycles
Familiarity with system integrations, API concepts, ETL processes, and change management practices
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across both business and technical roles
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities while meeting deadlines and producing meaningful deliverables
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information systems, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Systems roles
Experience with Workday Finance in a systems, configuration, or functional analyst capacity
Experience with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Familiarity with financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and core accounting principles

Nice To Haves

Workday certification or direct experience with Workday Finance modules (e.g., Accounting Center, Financial Accounting, Procurement)
Prior involvement in ERP implementations or large-scale financial systems projects
CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting certification
Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks

Responsibilities

Support the administration and configuration of Workday Finance, including business process frameworks, security roles, and user setup
Act as a functional subject matter resource for Workday Finance, with working knowledge across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Close
Partner with Accounting and Finance stakeholders to analyze business problems, document requirements, and support delivery of Workday Finance solutions
Assist in developing business requirements, test scripts, and training documentation for Workday Finance projects and enhancements
Troubleshoot system issues and configuration errors, identify root causes, and escalate or coordinate resolutions with IT or the Accounting Systems Manager
Monitor system interfaces, integrations, and data flows between Workday Finance and upstream/downstream systems to ensure accuracy and completeness
Analyze current accounting processes and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and configuration improvements within Workday
Support system upgrades, Workday bi-annual releases, and new module implementations; assist with regression testing and change communication
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and validate that system changes meet functional and accounting requirements
Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, and process documentation; deliver end-user training on Workday Finance functionality
Support data governance processes and perform routine data quality reviews to ensure integrity across the Workday Finance ecosystem