Analyst, Accounting Systems

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina)

 

 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid/Common Days+ : Work 2-3 days a week in a Lincoln office with a designated workspace.

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 71321

 

The Role at a Glance

As an Accounting Systems Analyst, you will consult/analyze and deliver on more complex assignments/projects for your assigned area(s) of Accounting Systems responsibility. In this role, you will act as a resource to business and IT partners providing system and process related support including scheduling and monitoring the forecast/budget processes. You will also work closely with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) to ensure deliverables are accurate and on-time.

What you'll be doing

• Analyzing and administering all business aspects, including security, for accounting systems platforms within assigned area of responsibility (e.g. Hyperion Planning platform; Hyperion Essbase cubes).
• Championing and enhancing organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.
• Consulting/Analyzing on more complex assignments and/or projects.
• Identifying opportunities and utilizing system technology to create process improvements; Participating in various initiatives intended to improve specific areas or functions within department.
• Maintaining knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assessing the impact, and collaborating with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
• Monitoring Managed Service Provider (MSP) activity and providing direction as necessary to ensure deliverables are accurate and on-time.
• Partnering closely with IT, business partners, and business analysts to consult on projects and work requests for planning platforms in all stages of the project(s) including analysis/planning, design, development, testing and implementation.
• Partnering with IT to implement efficiencies around ongoing maintenance of systems.
• Partnering with the Expense FP&A team to plan, schedule, execute, and monitor each budget version process including budget allocations accurately and within scheduled timeframe.
• Planning, organizing, and assisting in performing more complex system related activities needed to open the annual budget process.
• Preparing and updating training materials for systems in their area of responsibility.
• Serving as a resource to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on more complex assignments/projects.
• Serving as a resource to team members and to customers of the platform(s).
• Carrying out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Complying with all company and site policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties as required.

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves:

• 3 - 5+ Years of experience with finance systems and accounting that directly relates to the responsibilities for this position
• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) 
• Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style.
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop collaborative approaches. 
• Strong project management skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice-to-haves:

• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Experience with report creation in applications such as Tableau.

 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

 

What’s in it for YOU:

• A clearly defined career framework to help you suc