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Accounting Systems Specialist Overview We are seeking an Accounting Systems Specialist to support the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and optimization of accounting and financial systems. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure systems are functioning effectively, users are properly supported, and business processes are accurately maintained. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of accounting, technology, systems administration, and end-user support. What You'll Do Support the administration and maintenance of accounting and financial systems. Manage user accounts, including new user setup, profile updates, terminations, security roles, and access administration. Develop an understanding of business processes supported by accounting systems and help ensure those processes run efficiently. Train new and existing employees on system functionality, processes, and procedures. Serve as a first point of contact for accounting systems support, troubleshooting issues and escalating when necessary. Identify, document, and communicate system issues while assisting with resolution efforts. Assist with documentation of processes, procedures, and training materials. Support the implementation of new systems, upgrades, and process improvements, including testing, data validation, and coordinating with end users. Review software-related invoices and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies when needed. Maintain security roles and permissions across financial systems. Assist with internal and external audits related to financial systems and processes. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience. 2-4 years of experience supporting or administering financial systems. Experience working with Yardi as an administrator, end user, or in an accounting-related capacity. Familiarity with financial systems such as AvidXchange, MRI, or Concur is a plus. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities. Understanding of financial processes and accounting terminology. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and integrity. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience within commercial real estate is helpful but not required. Ideal Candidate Supporting and improving business systems. Helping users troubleshoot and learn new technology. Working closely with accounting and finance teams. Participating in system implementations and process improvements. Managing security, access, and data integrity across business-critical applications. 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. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.