Accounting Systems Administrator

Our client seeks a skilled Accounting Systems Administrator responsible for the administration, optimization, and integrity of the company’s accounting, HR, and financial systems. This role serves as the bridge between Accounting, Payroll, HR, IT, and external vendors, ensuring that financial systems support accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and scalability.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with hands-on systems expertise and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer access for accounting and related financial systems (e.g., EmQue, Adaptive, GoCo, Trullion, Numeric, Constrafor).
• Align system configurations with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain chart of accounts, department-level structure, Project Manager job access, and Payroll Access.
• Implement internal controls related to financial systems.
• Validate data accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Reconcile data to ensure consistent reporting across all systems.
• Support internal audits by providing system documentation and data extracts.
• Monitor user access, segregation of duties, and system security.
• Streamline accounting processes through system enhancements and automation.
• Drive system-related process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate system upgrades, patches, enhancements, and testing cycles with current providers.
• Document workflows, system configurations, and procedures.
• Oversee system implementations, conversions, and integrations.
• Serve as primary liaison with IT, software vendors, consultants, and managed service providers.
• Train accounting, payroll, and operational staff on system functionality and best practices.
• Provide day-to-day system support and troubleshooting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting systems, financial systems administration, or accounting operations with significant systems responsibility.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and payroll processing.
• Experience with system implementations or major upgrades.
• Hands-on experience with accounting and payroll systems (ERP or mid-market platforms).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting or BI tools a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with timekeeping, benefits administration, and HRIS integrations preferred
• CPA, CMA, or relevant systems certifications preferred

JobID: 47917