Systems Accountant (Contract)

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Systems Accountant on a 12–24 month contract in Denver, CO. The role combines hands-on accounting with ERP systems knowledge to support a multi-year finance transformation and ERP implementation.

You will partner with Accounting, IT, and business leaders to optimize processes, enhance reporting, migrate data, and ensure successful adoption across the organization. Hybrid work and competitive hourly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Accounting, and ERP project teams.
• Support implementation, enhancement, and optimization within Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday.
• Analyze accounting workflows and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Participate in system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.
• Assist with data migration, validation, reconciliation, and conversion efforts.
• Develop reporting solutions that improve visibility into financial performance and key metrics.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes during implementation phases.
• Create detailed documentation, system procedures, and training materials for end users.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into system solutions.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend best practices to improve internal controls and financial operations.
• Provide post-go-live support and drive user adoption across the organization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Workday

Job description

Systems Accountant (Contract)

Oracle | Microsoft Dynamics | Workday Denver, CO (Hybrid) 12-24 Month Contract Competitive Hourly Rate + Potential Extension

Help Shape the Future of Finance

Our client is investing heavily in the modernization of its finance and accounting infrastructure and is seeking a Systems Accountant to support a multi‑year transformation initiative. This role is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional who understands both financial operations and the systems that power them.

As a key member of the project team, you'll partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and business leaders to optimize processes, improve reporting capabilities, and ensure a successful ERP implementation and adoption across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Accounting, and ERP project teams

• Support implementation, enhancement, and optimization efforts within Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday

• Analyze accounting workflows and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities

• Participate in system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities

• Assist with data migration, validation, reconciliation, and conversion efforts

• Develop reporting solutions that improve visibility into financial performance and key metrics

• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes during implementation phases

• Create detailed documentation, system procedures, and training materials for end users

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into system solutions

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend best practices to improve internal controls and financial operations

• Provide post‑go‑live support and drive user adoption across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience

• 3+ years supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or finance transformation projects

• Hands‑on experience with Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, or similar ERP platforms

• Strong knowledge of:

  • General Ledger

  • Financial Reporting

  • Fixed Assets

  • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

  • Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Month‑End Close

• Advanced Excel skills and experience utilizing reporting tools and data analytics

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Large‑scale ERP implementation or migration projects

• Multi‑entity or multi‑location organizations

• Hybrid Accounting and Systems responsibilities

• Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal controls

• Manufacturing, Healthcare, Construction, Financial Services, or Professional Services industries

• CPA, CMA, or ERP certifications preferred

What Success Looks Like

• Finance teams gain greater visibility through improved reporting and dashboards

• Month‑end close processes become more efficient and streamlined

• ERP implementation milestones are delivered on time and within scope

• Data integrity and financial controls are strengthened

• Users successfully adopt new processes and technology solutions

Why This Opportunity?

• Long‑term 1-2 year engagement with a highly visible transformation project
• Opportunity to influence the future‑state finance organization
• Work alongside executive leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Exposure to enterprise‑level ERP implementations and process improvements
• Competitive compensation and potential contract extensions

Pay Details: $65.00 to $100.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short‑term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.