[Remote] Financial Systems Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Financial Systems Developer in its Finance department. The role maintains, supports, and customizes financial systems; develops inquiries and reports; tests system changes; and provides end-user support while coordinating with IT and internal business partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and customizing financial systems: Aderant Expert Classic, Aderant Expert Framework, iTimekeep, Expert Image, Generic Importer, Intapp Open, Chrome River, BillBlast and others
• Develop inquiries and reports as needed
• Initiate/monitor/document all interfaces between financial databases and applications
• Customize/modify financial systems’ front-end and back-end (database) as necessary
• Assist with the creation and modification of bill templates and check formats
• Participate in month-end closing activities
• Assist with testing new customizations, software releases and upgrades
• Provide Help Desk support for financial systems and troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Serve as a liaison with the IT department and other internal business partners
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, accounting, finance or a related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with an Aderant firm
• Advanced Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and T-SQL skills required
• Experience with the Aderant Expert suite required
• Working knowledge of the Aderant Expert programming environment and security setup, including DocuDraft, Design Studio, End User Painter, Report Writer, View Editor, Security Manager and other customization tools
• SSRS, SSIS and VBA knowledge required
• Advanced proficiency and extensive experience in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate potentially detailed and complex information to others
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly
• 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 team and to the firm
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• PowerShell knowledge preferred

Benefits

• This role is able to work remotely but must reside near the Dallas, New York or Washington, DC office.
• A full range of health and other insurance benefits
• Financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility)
• A discretionary bonus
• Various paid time off benefits

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