What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Systems Administrator - TEMP position at City of Grand Prairie?
Job Summary
Essential Job Functions
Please note this is a TEMPORARY position:
Pay Range DOE $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Central
- This is a Full Time position with Benefits with an end date of 09/30/2026******
Essential Job Functions
- Lead the implementation, upgrades, and optimization of financial modules within ERP systems, ensuring adherence to local government and GAAP accounting standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial requirements and translate them into efficient system configurations.
- Provide expert guidance on the city’s accounting processes, including revenue recognition, expense management and classification, as well as financial reporting.
- Develop and deliver training programs to ensure seamless system adoption by end users.
- Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with prevailing wage regulations, payroll laws, and city accounting policies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues during financial system implementations, coordinating with IT Department and 3rd party contractors as needed.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to provide innovative solutions and recommendations.
- Local travel to city facilities and/or other locations as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years in local government accounting
- Prior experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller desired.
- Strong understanding of government accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, treasury operations, and component units.
- In-depth knowledge of prevailing wage regulations and payroll laws.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably within the local government industry.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a talent for explaining complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and within a team.
- Willingness to travel locally to collaborate and meet with departments in-person.
- Experience working in Lawson or other legacy systems.
- Experience implementing ERP financial software such as Workday.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- Professional certifications such as CPA or CMA.
Please note this is a TEMPORARY position:
- Project Duration: The position is funded only through the project’s completion date of September 30, 2026.
- End of Project Employment: After the conclusion of the project, employment with the city will cease unless the individual applies for and is selected for a different, funded, and budgeted city position.
- No Guaranteed Transition: There will not be a specific position created for any project employee to continue their employment after the project ends.
Pay Range DOE $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Central
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
