Accounting Systems Specialist - Farmington Hills, MI

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The Accounting Systems Specialist role will assist the Accounting Systems Manager with the development, implementation, and administration of the organization's core accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation systems (Workday, Workiva and Frontier) and related policies, procedures, and internal controls.

This role will also be responsible for assisting with the coordination and project management activities for special projects designed to transform and optimize the financial ecosystem.
 
Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in resolution of system-related issues impacting business processes.
• Key contact for Controller Department on technology implementation initiatives impacting the financial ecosystem, particularly accounting and reporting sub-systems.
• Assist in managing project priorities to ensure objectives are achieved within the agreed timeframes.
• Assist with performing testing for special projects related to system upgrades and implementing changes designed to create operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with the Finance and IT Departments to solve existing business problems using information technology or the enhancement of reporting/analytical tools.
• Assist with implementation of automating certain processes or using advanced analytics to effectuate more efficient accounting, reconciliation and reporting processes.
• Assist with training and supporting business stakeholders in the use of the financials platforms and procedural changes resulting from system upgrade or implementations.
• Assist in resolution of accounting system-related issues.