Financial System Analyst
Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Depending on the volume of applications, this position may close to external applicants before the job posting end date expires.

Job Posting Start Date: 05/15/2019

Job Posting End Date: N/A

Summary:

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that the financial systems are properly configured and maintained so that data integrity within and between the financial systems is sustained. Also, this position ensures that the books are being closed in a smooth and timely fashion and that all of the reporting needs of customers are being met.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate level:

* Bachelor or Master Degree in a business and/or a computer information systems related field.Successful completion of a Financial Accounting college course is required.
* This position requires a good mix of accounting and computer information systems knowledge

Grade: GR015

Mid-level:

* Bachelor or Master Degree in a business and/or a computer information systems related field.
* Successful completion of a Financial Accounting college course is required.
* Two years of experience related to accounting and/or computer information systems is required.
* This position requires a good mix of accounting and computer information systems knowledge.

Grade: GR012

Senior level:

* Bachelor or Master Degree in a business and/or a computer information systems related field.
* Successful completion of a Financial Accounting college course is required.
* Four years of experience related to accounting and/or computer information systems is required.
* This position requires a good mix of accounting and computer information systems knowledge.

Grade: GR010

Principal Accountabilities:

Defines and maintains proper configuration of the general ledger and project costing system. Works with Accounting and IT staff to ensure data integrity within and between financial systems, especially when enhancements or upgrades are made. Provides support to customers having financial system issues.

Creates and maintains business units within the general ledger and project costing system. Creates and maintains general ledger chartfields, chartfield combination edits, and chartfield hierarchies using trees. Ensures all corporate allocations and consolidations are properly configured and processed.

Designs and coordinates the monthly closing process to ensure a smooth and timely close. Identifies and corrects accounting or interface errors by creating adjusting entries within the general ledger or project costing system. Ensures all system processes are properly tested, documented, and processed.

Creates, maintains, and processes queries or other reporting tools that successfully meet the reporting needs of customers. Ensures all customers understand how to use these query or reporting tools by conducting training and providing support as needed.

Works with Financial Reporting staff to design and maintain the corporate financial statements. Ensures any changes in reporting requirements have been successfully incorporated into the financial statements and systems. Processes and distributes financial statements to management and external auditors.

Reviews and approves all business unit, general ledger, and project costing security. Works with Corporate Controls and IT staff to ensure proper internal controls are defined and maintained within the financial systems.

Commit to and follow the Cleco Vision Statement and Values.