Workday Financials Administrator

VELCO Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 79,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

Open office environment

Job summary

VELCO Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Workday Financials Systems Administrator to manage the GL, AP, AR, procurement and expenses modules. You will configure workflows, maintain data integrity, and support reporting and security across the platform.

The role involves coordinating with Finance, HR, and IT, implementing system enhancements, and ensuring SOX-aligned controls while supporting broader Workday integrations and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of system administration experience with 3+ years handling Workday Financials.
• Strong knowledge of GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Expenses and Workday configuration.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Workday Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Expenses).
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents and service requests.
• Support data integrity, security, and compliance within Workday Financials.
• Lead Workday releases: impact analysis, testing, and deployment of features and updates.
• Provide end-user support, training, and documentation for financial processes.

Skills

Workday Financials

Workday configuration

Security configuration

Reports & calculated fields

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting

Tools

EIB data loads

Studio

Core Connectors

Job description

Why you should join our team

As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.

How you will make an impact

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting critical financial systems and driving operational excellence across the organization. You'll work alongside collaborative business and technology teams while helping shape the future of our enterprise systems landscape.

Responsibilities

• Workday Financials AdministrationAdminister, configure, and maintain Workday Financials modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Expenses.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests.
• Maintain and enhance financial business processes, workflows, and configurations.
• Manage Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new features and updates.
• Support financial reporting requirements by configuring and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data extracts.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance within Workday Financials.
• Integration & Data Management: Support and maintain integrations between Workday Financials and third-party or internal systems, collaborate with IT to troubleshoot integration issues and ensure accurate data flow, perform data loads, validations, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Stakeholder Support & Collaboration: Partner with Finance teams to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions; provide end-user support, training, and documentation for financial system processes; act as a subject matter expert for Workday Financials functionality and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, automation, and user experience, participate in system enhancements, upgrades, and strategic initiatives, recommend and implement process improvements aligned with organizational goals.
• Broader Systems Support: Provide secondary support for other Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking) as needed, contribute to cross-functional IT initiatives and enterprise system support.

Who you are

Education & TrainingA Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or an equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and relevant professional experience).

• ExperienceA minimum of 4 years of system administration experience with 3+ years of experience administering Workday Financials.
• Knowledge/SkillsStrong knowledge of financial business processes (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Expenses); experience with Workday configuration, business process frameworks, and reporting tools; experience with business process framework and security configuration; proficiency in Workday reporting and calculated fields; experience with EIB data loads; strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; experience working with cross-functional teams in Finance, HR, and IT; familiarity with Workday integrations and basic troubleshooting; knowledge of compliance and data privacy standards.
• Preferred QualificationsWorkday Financials certification(s); experience supporting additional Workday modules (HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Strategic Sourcing, Adaptive Planning); experience with Workday integrations (e.g., EIB, Core Connectors, Studio); familiarity with SOX compliance or financial controls.

Work Environment

• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Open office setting and dog friendly.
• Opportunity to work closely with engineering, IT, and operations.
• Mission-driven organization supporting critical energy infrastructure.

Physical / Mental Demands

Prolonged periods of working on a computer. Must be able to maintain fast pace while completing complex, analytical work, in potentially stressful situations, with competing priorities, within tight timelines and with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work additional hours when necessary. Periodic travel and overnight stays will be required when attending industry workshops, training, and working from the head office etc.

Compensation Range

$79,040.00 - $94,848.00 - $110,656.00/salary

Important Considerations

Visit Velco.com for additional information on VELCO culture, benefits, and the recruiting process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and ALL qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

VELCO is handling all aspects of talent acquisition internally and will not engage the services of third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters. We kindly request that these entities refrain from contacting us.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful reference check, background check (including social media check), physical examination, drug screening.

Workplace and Culture

Serve at the heart of grid transformation amidst stunning scenery in a safe, supportive environment. Join us in shaping Vermont’s energy landscape and be a part of a team dedicated to powering a brighter tomorrow.

VELCO is committed to the safety of our people, grid reliability, and creating a sustainable Vermont. At VELCO we care about our team members. Our benefits support the holistic well-being of our team members and their families — from financial security to mental and physical health.

View 2026 Benefit Guide.