Enterprise Applications Strategist
Bennett Thrasher, Atlanta, GA, United States
Bennett Thrasher, currently ranked among the largest accounting and advisory firms in the U.S., is a premier provider of professional technology/consulting services, assurance/audit, and tax services to businesses in a variety of industries. Consistently named one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the US by Accounting Today, Bennett Thrasher offers the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting/consulting firm, while also providing a commitment to a people‑centric culture and a family‑like work atmosphere.
As the Enterprise Applications Strategist, you will be responsible for the stability, security, and day‑to‑day administration of core Windows and Microsoft Office applications, endpoint patching, and firm‑wide accounting applications. This role partners closely with vendors, internal IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure applications are properly installed, configured, secured, and kept up to date across all endpoints.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications are consistently updated and patched across firm endpoints
Manage endpoint vulnerability remediation in coordination with security and IT operations
Monitor application health and proactively address performance or stability issues
Install, configure, and maintain core firm applications such as document management systems (DMS) and workpaper management platform
Partner with application vendors for upgrades, troubleshooting, and configuration best practices
Coordinate testing and deployment of application updates with minimal business disruption
Follow change management and documentation standards for application and endpoint changes
Administer Microsoft Intune for device and application management, configuration profiles, and compliance policies
Manage IT operations platform for endpoint monitoring, patching, scripting, and automation
Maintain clear documentation for application builds, configurations, and deployment processes
Provide Tier 2/3 support for application‑related incidents and escalations
Collaborate with Service Desk and Infrastructure teams to ensure consistent end‑user experience
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in an Application Analyst, Endpoint Analyst, or similar IT role
Experience managing: Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications, Endpoint patching and vulnerability remediation, Microsoft Intune administration, RMM tools, Group Policy management
Experience installing and supporting line‑of‑business applications in a Windows environment
Ability to work directly with software vendors and translate business needs into technical configurations
Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with document management platforms
Experience supporting compliance‑driven environments (SOC, ISO, internal controls)
Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Power Automate or UiPath preferred)
Understanding of change management and release coordination
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As the Enterprise Applications Strategist, you will be responsible for the stability, security, and day‑to‑day administration of core Windows and Microsoft Office applications, endpoint patching, and firm‑wide accounting applications. This role partners closely with vendors, internal IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure applications are properly installed, configured, secured, and kept up to date across all endpoints.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications are consistently updated and patched across firm endpoints
Manage endpoint vulnerability remediation in coordination with security and IT operations
Monitor application health and proactively address performance or stability issues
Install, configure, and maintain core firm applications such as document management systems (DMS) and workpaper management platform
Partner with application vendors for upgrades, troubleshooting, and configuration best practices
Coordinate testing and deployment of application updates with minimal business disruption
Follow change management and documentation standards for application and endpoint changes
Administer Microsoft Intune for device and application management, configuration profiles, and compliance policies
Manage IT operations platform for endpoint monitoring, patching, scripting, and automation
Maintain clear documentation for application builds, configurations, and deployment processes
Provide Tier 2/3 support for application‑related incidents and escalations
Collaborate with Service Desk and Infrastructure teams to ensure consistent end‑user experience
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in an Application Analyst, Endpoint Analyst, or similar IT role
Experience managing: Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications, Endpoint patching and vulnerability remediation, Microsoft Intune administration, RMM tools, Group Policy management
Experience installing and supporting line‑of‑business applications in a Windows environment
Ability to work directly with software vendors and translate business needs into technical configurations
Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with document management platforms
Experience supporting compliance‑driven environments (SOC, ISO, internal controls)
Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Power Automate or UiPath preferred)
Understanding of change management and release coordination
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