Functional Systems Accountant

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The Department of Finance & Procurement is responsible for ensuring that the county's financial management and accounting systems are maintained appropriately and that county agencies and the public receive information in a timely manner. The Division of Finance manages financial accounting, financial and budgetary reporting, internal controls, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, functional system support and administration of the Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.

The Division of Finance is seeking a Functional Systems Accountant to provide support for Oracle ERP financial modules. This position will primarily support the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, iExpense, and Supplier Management modules but will also assist with additional Oracle financial modules as business needs evolve.

This full-time, mid-level position reports to the Financial Functional Systems Manager and works independently on complex functional and analytical assignments. The Functional Systems Accountant serves as a key liaison between Finance, Procurement, and IT, translating business needs into system solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Responsibilities include supporting system enhancements, business process improvements, and major initiatives such as system implementations and upgrades.

The Successful Candidate Will:
* Demonstrate strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial data, system configurations, and reporting
* Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose issues, analyze complex workflows, and recommend effective solutions
* Possess a solid understanding of financial systems operations, controls, and protocols
* Demonstrate working knowledge of accounting principles and Oracle ERP financial applications
* Communicate effectively by developing clear written documentation, procedures, and user guidance
* Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives

Key Responsibilities:
* Gathering and documenting business requirements, translating them into functional specifications for system enhancements and process improvements
* Developing, executing, and coordinating system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), including test scripts, defect tracking, and validation of results
* Designing, maintaining, and enhancing reports and dashboards to support financial analysis, operational insight, and decision-making
* Providing functional support and troubleshooting for Oracle ERP financial modules, resolving issues and coordinating with IT as needed
* Advising on system compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and regulatory requirements, including support during audits
* Creating and maintaining user documentation, job aids, and procedures to support consistent system use
* Delivering user training and ongoing support, including onboarding new users and assisting with process changes
* Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned financial systems, workflows, and business processes
* Supporting system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, including configuration review, data validation, and post-implementation support

If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoy balancing analytical problem-solving with stakeholder engagement, this role may be a great fit. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with telework opportunities.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field and three (3) years of related professional experience, preferably in a government or public-sector accounting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
* CPA, CPFO, or VGFOA certification
* Completion of GAAP-related coursework
* Experience working with a major ERP system, preferably Oracle

Successful candidate will undergo criminal background and credit check.