Financial Systems Administrator
Baker Donelson
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Job Description
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
As a Financial Systems Administrator at Baker Donelson, you will provide crucial support to Business Services by managing financial systems processes, procedures, and policies. Your role involves the design, development, and maintenance of the Firm's financial systems and databases, including complex workflows. You will be responsible for supporting users' access requirements and resolving any problems they encounter.
Key responsibilities include installing and testing new financial systems and applications, ensuring proper functioning of storage, patching, archiving, backup, and recovery procedures. You will work closely with IT project managers, engineers, support staff, and developers to optimize the Firm's financial systems. Regular communication with technical, applications, and operational staff is essential to maintain financial systems integrity and security. Furthermore, you will maintain a detailed working knowledge of the firm's financial systems, serve as a subject matter expert for financial system reporting, and develop and maintain Firm-specific financial and management applications and reports. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
The ideal candidate will possess subject matter expertise in Aderant core legacy and framework systems, along with Aderant cloud applications such as iTimekeep, Cloud Conflicts, and Bill Blast. Proficiency with 3rd party applications integrated into Aderant like ARCS and PreBill Viewer, and other systems as directed, is also crucial. A strong background in Microsoft SQL Server Architecture, including databases, tables, indexes, stored procedures, functions, and triggers, is required. This role demands strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and business teams, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and robust problem-solving abilities to diagnose and resolve complex issues with financial data.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- A.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Five (5) years financial systems support experience in a multi-vendor environment.
Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.
Key skills/competency
- Aderant
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Financial Systems Management
- Database Administration
- System Support
- Problem Solving
- Workflow Design
- Data Integrity
- System Security
- Application Development
How to Get Hired at Baker Donelson
- Research Baker Donelson's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive Aderant and Microsoft SQL Server expertise specific to financial systems.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Prepare detailed examples of resolving complex financial data and system issues.
- Emphasize communication: Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for technical and business team collaboration.
- Understand legal firm operations: Familiarize yourself with the unique financial and operational context of a law firm.
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