Accounting Systems Analyst
Job Location
Job is located in Urbandale, Iowa 50322 and requires incidental domestic travel to headquarters office in Pella, Iowa 50219 and other worksites in Iowa and Missouri, as needed, for assistance with IT systems installation (less than 3%). Occasional telecommuting permissible.
Job Duties
Analyze existing computerized accounting systems and processes to identify operational issues and opportunities for improvement and optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine computer system requirements and technical specifications that meet identified business objectives and end-user needs. Develop and recommend solutions to existing accounting systems to enhance system capabilities and increase efficiency. Implement system upgrades and modifications to implement process improvements. Design integrated computer systems and streamline accounting processes. Troubleshoot and monitor software applications, including CCH ProSystem fx Suite, QuickBooks, Sage, and CS Professional Suite. Perform software maintenance, including hierarchy updates, data loading and data validation, testing established procedures, and running quality control checks. Provide technical and functional support and maintenance to the firm’s interfacing systems connecting various devices and software applications. Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of new computer programs and systems and perform testing of systems to address user needs and resolve errors. Ensure compliance of accounting systems with applicable standards and regulations. Prepare and maintain documents for system design, data flow charts and diagrams of system operation, development procedures, and general information related to the firm’s informational system infrastructure. Provide end-user support and training to ensure effective utilization of accounting systems and tools. Develop user procedures and guidelines and create computer systems training materials. Analyze costs and benefits of implementing emerging technologies in support of process automation and continuous improvement.
Minimum Job Requirements
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems, or a closely related field, plus one (1) year of work experience in an accounting position working with accounting computer systems. One (1) year of related work experience to include: applying accounting principles, preparing financial statements, examining accounting records, tax reporting and ensuring compliance, utilizing accounting software, including CCH ProSystem fx Suite, QuickBooks, Sage, and CS Professional Suite, and evaluating business operations, trends, costs, revenues, and financial commitments and obligations. Job is located in Urbandale, Iowa and requires incidental domestic travel to headquarters office in Pella, Iowa and other worksites in Iowa and Missouri, as needed, for assistance with IT systems installation (less than 3%). Occasional telecommuting permissible.
Address of worksite
· 10550 New York Avenue Suite 100 Urbandale, IA 50322
· 916 W 16th St Pella, IA 50219
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