Accounting Systems Lead

Vaco by Highspring; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a subject matter expert for fixed asset accounting technology, particularly with PowerPlan and its integrations. The role involves leading system enhancements, ensuring accurate accounting outputs, and serving as a liaison between various stakeholders. Applicants must possess strong data analytics skills and experience in system implementations. The position offers competitive compensation, discretionary bonuses, and various benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting processes.
• Experience in system implementations and enhancements.
• Ability to operate strategically while ensuring hands-on execution.
• Experience with SQL and Microsoft BI dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support PowerPlan system enhancements and maintenance.
• Ensure accurate integrations between various systems.
• Drive process efficiency within fixed asset accounting.
• Monitor upstream system changes and assess impacts to PowerPlan prior to go-live.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including creation and execution of test scripts and use cases.
• Manage testing cycles for system upgrades, enhancements, and new integrations.
• Participate in cutover, deployment, and post-implementation stabilization.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting knowledge

Data analytics skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with SQL

OFS

Excel (Macros/VBA)

SQL

Microsoft BI dashboards

Analytical skills

Tools

PowerPlan

Maximo

Workday

OFS

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Overview

This engagement will provide subject matter expertise to support and enhance the Fixed Asset Accounting group's technology ecosystem, with a primary focus on PowerPlan and its integrations with upstream source systems including Workday (ERP), Maximo (Work Management), and Oracle Field Service (OFS). The consultant will ensure system integrations, interface logic, and accounting outputs are accurate, compliant, and aligned with utility fixed asset accounting requirements.

Key Objectives

• Ensure accurate capitalization, accounting, and reporting of utility fixed assets across integrated systems
• Lead and support PowerPlan system enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance
• Act as the primary business liaison between Fixed Asset Accounting, Operations, IT, and external technology partners
• Drive process efficiency, automation, and best practices within plant accounting

Scope of Responsibilities

System Integration & Support:

• Serve as lead SME for PowerPlan implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and error resolution
• Maintain and validate integrations between PowerPlan and Workday, Maximo, and OFS
• Diagnose and resolve interface logic, data flow, and accounting discrepancies in partnership with IT and system administrators
• Monitor upstream system changes and assess impacts to PowerPlan prior to go-live

Testing & Implementation:

• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including creation and execution of test scripts and use cases
• Manage testing cycles for system upgrades, enhancements, and new integrations
• Participate in cutover, deployment, and post-implementation stabilization

Business Partnership & Requirements:

• Translate fixed asset accounting and plant accounting business requirements into clear technical specifications
• Act as the primary advocate for Plant Accounting stakeholders during system initiatives
• Collaborate with IT, IT Project Management, Operations, Internal Audit, and external vendors

Process Improvement & Documentation:

• Develop and maintain desktop procedures, policies, and best-practice documentation
• Identify opportunities for automation, process efficiencies, and enhanced reporting
• Support training and knowledge transfer for Plant Accounting staff

Leadership & Oversight:

• Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to team members supporting fixed asset systems
• Champion continuous improvement, change management, and special projects
• Serve as first-line support and key SME for fixed asset accounting technology

Deliverables

• Validated and stable PowerPlan integrations with upstream systems
• UAT test scripts, results, and issue resolution documentation
• Updated policies, procedures, and desktop documentation
• Process improvement and automation recommendations
• Ongoing system support and stakeholder communication

Required Expertise

• Strong fixed asset accounting knowledge within a regulated utility environment
• Extensive experience with system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
• Advanced Excel (including Macros/VBA) and strong data analytics skills
• Experience with SQL and Microsoft BI dashboards
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on execution levels

Preferred Systems Experience

• PowerPlan (Fixed Asset Accounting)
• Maximo (Work Management)
• Workday (ERP)

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Serve as lead SME for PowerPlan implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and error resolution
• Maintain and validate integrations between PowerPlan and Workday, Maximo, and OFS
• Diagnose and resolve interface logic, data flow, and accounting discrepancies in partnership with IT and system administrators