Senior Financial Systems Accounting Analyst

Overview

This role involves combining accounting expertise with complex financial system knowledge to deliver accurate and credible financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate report changes and testing of system enhancements.
• Oversee development of test matrices, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes by leveraging system capabilities to meet divisional or departmental goals.
• Create, modify, and document processes.
• Gather and document information needs from requesters to ensure informed decision-making.
• Extract credible information from systems for reporting and decision support.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of data connections across systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Conduct formal training sessions and potentially supervise others.
• Lead or participate in divisional project teams for system conversions and enhancements, managing accounting aspects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data reporting.
• Analyze accounting topics relevant to the area and provide comprehensive reports.
• Identify, research, and recommend solutions for accounting information concerns.
• Ensure adherence to the organization's internal control framework.
• Oversee nightly pricing/valuation activities and support daily batch cycles.
• Support fund changes, audits, compliance, and other assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and other computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional computer coursework preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand the bigger picture and prioritize effectively.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with IT programmers and business users.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, analytical.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday through Thursday in-office).
• Work hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CST with required flexible time daily from 5:00 p.m. until work completion.
• Post-market close responsibilities from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CST with flexibility to remain until tasks are completed.
• Pre-market close hours may be flexible as schedule allows.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually. Actual starting pay depends on qualifications, experience, location, and operational needs.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on individual performance and company bonus plan, at the organization's discretion.

Location

• Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Hybrid schedule as noted above).