Vaco by Highspring ยท 1 day ago
Accounting Systems Lead
Hammonton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yrVaco by Highspring is seeking an Accounting Systems Lead to provide subject matter expertise in enhancing the Fixed Asset Accounting group's technology ecosystem. The role involves ensuring accurate accounting outputs, leading system enhancements, and acting as a liaison between various departments to drive process efficiency.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Tom Maier
Responsibilities
Ensure accurate capitalization, accounting, and reporting of utility fixed assets across integrated systems
Lead and support PowerPlan system enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance
Act as the primary business liaison between Fixed Asset Accounting, Operations, IT, and external technology partners
Drive process efficiency, automation, and best practices within plant accounting
Serve as lead SME for PowerPlan implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and error resolution
Maintain and validate integrations between PowerPlan and Workday, Maximo, and OFS
Diagnose and resolve interface logic, data flow, and accounting discrepancies in partnership with IT and system administrators
Monitor upstream system changes and assess impacts to PowerPlan prior to go-live
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including creation and execution of test scripts and use cases
Manage testing cycles for system upgrades, enhancements, and new integrations
Participate in cutover, deployment, and post-implementation stabilization
Translate fixed asset accounting and plant accounting business requirements into clear technical specifications
Act as the primary advocate for Plant Accounting stakeholders during system initiatives
Collaborate with IT, IT Project Management, Operations, Internal Audit, and external vendors
Develop and maintain desktop procedures, policies, and best-practice documentation
Identify opportunities for automation, process efficiencies, and enhanced reporting
Support training and knowledge transfer for Plant Accounting staff
Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to team members supporting fixed asset systems
Champion continuous improvement, change management, and special projects
Serve as first-line support and key SME for fixed asset accounting technology
Qualification
Required
Strong fixed asset accounting knowledge within a regulated utility environment
Extensive experience with system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
Advanced Excel (including Macros/VBA) and strong data analytics skills
Experience with SQL and Microsoft BI dashboards
Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on execution levels
Preferred
PowerPlan (Fixed Asset Accounting)
Maximo (Work Management)
Workday (ERP)
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase