Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Financial Systems Administrator in the Finance department, report to the Senior Financial Systems Manager.
The role can reside in the Dallas, New York or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for assisting with maintaining and supporting the financial systems. This role will develop subject matter expertise with the Aderant Expert suite and all integrated applications by learning the front-end tools and back-end database structure. This role will be setting up and maintaining financial records, providing end user support and test new functionality and customization while working as a liaison with the IT department and other internal business partners. The Financial Systems Administrator must have a computer systems, finance, accounting, or business administration background. The Financial Systems Administrator must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative and accurately complete projects in a timely fashion. The Financial Systems Administrator is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing exceptional service to the firm’s attorneys, advisors, and staff, and maintain an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Assist in maintaining financial systems: Aderant Expert, iTimekeep, INTAPP Open, Chrome River and others
Create and maintain security access for all financial systems
Support end users with any systems’ related questions and issues
Create and modify financial records on the front-end and back-end (database) as necessary
Ensure data integrity within the financial systems
Assist in process improvement projects and initiatives
Assist with testing new customizations, software releases and upgrades
Act as a liaison between Finance and IT, software vendors, and other 3rd party consulting service providers, with detailed specifications defining needed customizations or new initiatives
Extract and provide data from the database to business partners
Provide Help Desk support for financial systems and troubleshoot issues as necessary
Create internal documentation as necessary on financial systems tasks and projects
Bachelor’s degree in computer systems, finance, accounting or a related field required
Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio skill is a plus
Experience with Aderant Expert preferred
SSRS, SSIS and VBA knowledge is a plus
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate potentially detailed and complex information to others
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner
Ability to work independently and within a team
Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities
Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners
Ability to work well under pressure, facilitate solutions, and meet deadlines and milestones for assigned projects
Commitment to the firm
Commitment to professional growth and development
Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Akin is a global elite law firm built for the future. We provide innovative legal services and business solutions to a broad client base ranging from individuals and corporations to nations. We are one of the world’s largest firms, with more than 900 lawyers and professionals in 18 offices across the globe, yet we strive to provide every client focused and consistent attention.
We were founded in 1945 with the guiding vision that our future-focused approach and dedication to excellence would drive the success of the firm. Today, we are an international, full-service law firm exceptionally well positioned at the intersection of commerce, policy and the law.
We help clients prepare for what is next and to navigate a path to success. Distinguished by the breadth of our experience and capabilities, our focus on client service is supported by a diversity-minded culture rooted in collaboration and caring. Our goal in every engagement is to offer a level of client service that not only meets, but anticipates our clients’ needs and exceeds expectations.
From reputational defense of headline-makers to powering the energy transition, from precedential class action dismissals to p...rotection of terrorism’s victims, we offer the full spectrum of service areas from the traditional, such as appellate, corporate and public policy, to the cutting edge, such as technology, renewable energy, cybersecurity and national security. Our lawyers, many of them with years of experience in the boardroom, on the bench and in the halls of government, collaborate across borders and practice areas to provide comprehensive counsel.
If you are interested in learning more about the work we do, our offices and available administrative and professional staff positions, we invite you to explore our website at www.akingump.com