Sr. Accounting ERP Specialist

Thatcher Company, Inc., based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking an Sr. Accounting ERP Specialist to oversee cost accounting and financial operations within our process chemical manufacturing environment.  

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the accounting department and IT to maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, M3, NetSuite).
• Ensure that ERP systems and accounting processes align with GAAP and internal compliance requirements.
• Analyze and document financial workflows to identify opportunities for system and process improvements.
• Configure, test, and support financial modules within ERP systems, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Inventory.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by ensuring systems provide accurate and timely financial data.
• Assist in designing and generating custom financial reports to support business decision-making and compliance.
• Lead or support system upgrades, implementations, and integrations as they relate to finance and accounting functions.
• Develop and deliver training and documentation for accounting users on ERP functionalities and system best practices.
• Participate in ERP system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, including gathering accounting requirements, performing user acceptance testing (UAT), and supporting post-implementation activities.
• Translate financial and regulatory requirements into ERP system configurations and functional specifications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience working with ERP/accounting systems in a financial or operational support role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, M3, or NetSuite.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both finance and IT professionals.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik, Tableau).
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and cost accounting concepts.
• Experience with ERP system upgrades, implementations, or process improvement initiatives.

Why Thatcher is right for you

• Competitive salary $70-$90k
• The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee’s salary. 
• Additional benefits including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and education reimbursement.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Make a direct impact on operational and financial performance