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Job Title:

Systems Accountant

 

Department:

Accounting

 

College/Division:

General University

 

Primary Job Posting Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

Mercer University is seeking a Systems Accountant who will identify and resolve issues across financial and operational systems. This role will also perform routine accounting duties, supporting daily accounting functions and analysis. This is an in-person position that works collaboratively with teams and departments across Mercer’s campuses.

 

Responsibilities:

The Systems Accountant serves as a key liaison between business teams, application vendors, and IT to support and enhance the University’s financial systems. This position focuses heavily on Workday Financials and related integrations, ensuring effective system functionality, accurate data flow, and well-managed business processes that support the University’s financial operations and mission.

Duties include:

Systems & Integration Support

• Act as a liaison between business teams, consultants and IT for system integrations, enhancements, and issue resolution.

• Assist with bi-annual Workday software updates and testing.

• Utilize data analytics and daily system monitoring to review integrations, identify issues, and collaborate with IT to troubleshoot and resolve problems.

• Identify opportunities for system optimization and enhancements; collaborate with vendors and staff to implement effective solutions.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Assist with gathering and validating business requirements and participate in system design sessions for new platforms and applications.

• Research system and process issues and provide solution options, including alternative solutions when system limitations exist.

• Analyze cause-and-effect relationships of business problems, evaluate options, and recommend solutions, including documentation of pros, cons, risks, benefits, costs, and unintended consequences.

Financial Operations Support

• Support Accounting and Accounts Payable functions, including:

  • Preparing budget amendments

  • Approving expense reports

  • Processing journal entries

  • Providing backup support to the Accounts Payable office

• Provide guidance on Workday processes, which are highly timing-dependent, including:

  • Opening and closing accounting periods

  • Managing fiscal year-end activities prior to June 30

  • Coordinating communication between end users, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Initiate and manage the month-end close process, including a 15-step workflow that coordinates the sequence of activities across Finance departments.

• Analyze and determine the most effective order of close activities and ensure continuity and communication throughout the process.

• Provide follow-through and oversight to ensure timely and accurate close of financial periods.

Security & Role Management

• Document, maintain, and audit Workday roles and access, includi