Financial Systems Analyst at Southfield

Job Description

Financial Systems Analyst

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For over a decade, Plante Moran has been recognized as one of the nation’s “100 Best Companies To Work For" by FORTUNE magazine — providing unsurpassed opportunity and an unequaled culture to talented, self-motivated individuals who have a passion to serve and a hunger to thrive. Its hard to explain what makes a great firm. We think it has to do with the people, our benefits, and the overriding culture that guides them. Its a unique balance of achievement, teamwork, caring, and an unofficial relatively jerk-free policy. It makes us different. It makes us better. It helps us thrive.

Plante Moran is the one of the largest accounting and management consulting firms in the nation. Our rapid growth and increasing demands for our services has created a need for a highly motivated individual to join our Accounting team as a Financial Systems Analyst in our Southfield office.

Position Summary

The position of Financial Systems Analyst is part of Plante & Moran’s Internal Accounting team. The team manages the accounting and reporting for the Firm’s 50+ reporting units (multiple offices, entities and consulting/industry groups). Total revenues of the Firm exceed $400M+. The Financial Systems Analyst position will be based in Southfield, Michigan, and will work within Plante & Moran’s Internal Accounting team.

Position Accountabilities

• Key resource to backup and support Financial Systems Manager in application administration for the various systems used in Internal Accounting
• Assists in maintaining data/system integrity. Investigates instances of inconsistent data and works with appropriate parties to resolve them.
• Participates in technology project implementations for the Internal Accounting Team
• Key resource to support Financial Systems Manager for reporting, dashboards and alerts
• Key resource to gather data for populating financial planning database
• Assisting 1900+ partners and staff with reporting and analysis needs as required
• Provides support for the Internal Accounting team to research and resolve data issues or extract data from our systems

Job Requirements

Technology skills necessary

• Understanding of relational database concepts
• SQL Server Management Studio
• Crystal Reporting
• MS Office applications

Accounting skills required

• Strong understanding of general ledger and associated journal entries
• Understands key performance measures and indicators that drive reporting and analytics

Analytical abilities required

• Understand internal processes and terminology
• Analyze and organize data
• Creative and critical thinking and problem solving
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to:

• communicate verbally and written in a clear concise manner
• promote positive working relationships with diverse personalities/roles at all levels in the firm
• explain and interpret accounting/financial information to non-financial people

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting/financial reporting experience
• Strong aptitude to technology
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Experience with SQL databases, SQL Reporting Services or Crystal Reports

Hours

• This is an exempt position that may require some Saturday work hours and overtime during workweek.
• Qualified individuals must either reside in or near Southfield, Michigan for this opportunity.

Inquiring Within

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• They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
• We only accept electronic applications. Therefore, those who apply directly to a position and submit their resumes through our applicant tracking system will be considered.
• Plante Moran does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Plante Moran will not pay a fee related to unsolicited resumes received from search firms or employment agencies and the unsolicited resumes will become the property of Plante & Moran. Plante Moran will not agree to any contrary terms related to unsolicited resumes.
• Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by a Staffing Consultant.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
• Plante Moran is committed to a workplace that provides equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Plante Moran will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Plante Moran does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Country: USA, State: Michigan, City: Southfield, Company: Plante & Moran, PLLC.