Implementation Accountant

Ledgent-Finance-; Swanston (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking an experienced Accountant to support a company during a system implementation project. The role focuses on ensuring data integrity, assisting with data migration, validating financial information, and supporting the accounting team throughout the implementation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment. 85-90k DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience including G/L, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting ERP or accounting system implementations preferred.
• Strong accounting principles and internal controls understanding.
• Advanced Excel with PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting activities related to a new system implementation.
• Review, reconcile, and validate financial data before and after data migration.
• Support chart of accounts mapping, data cleansing, and testing efforts.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and identify discrepancies.
• Analyze financial transactions and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Prepare account reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, IT, and implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities as needed.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to processes and implementation activities.
• Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and project support.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel skills

Data validation

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage Intacct

Job description

Salary: USD85000 - USD90000 per year

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to support a company during a system implementation project. This individual will play a key role in ensuring financial data integrity, assisting with data migration, validating financial information, and supporting the accounting team throughout the implementation process. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment. 85-90k DOE

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting-related activities associated with a new system implementation.


• Review, reconcile, and validate financial data prior to and following data migration.


• Support chart of accounts mapping, data cleansing, and testing efforts.


• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and identify discrepancies or issues.


• Analyze financial transactions and ensure data accuracy across systems.


• Prepare account reconciliations and resolve outstanding variances.


• Collaborate with accounting, finance, IT, and implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle.


• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities as needed.


• Develop and maintain documentation related to processes, procedures, and implementation activities.


• Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and project support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• 3+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.


• Previous experience supporting an ERP or accounting system implementation preferred.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.


• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms is highly preferred.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

• ERP implementation, conversion, upgrade, or optimization projects.


• Data migration and validation activities.


• Process improvement and system documentation.


• Public accounting or corporate accounting background.