Financial Systems Analyst
Jobs via Dice, Columbus, OH, United States
Description
Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for the day‑to‑day administration and the support, analysis and continuous improvement efforts for the suite of financial systems used by the Finance Department. The Analyst ensures the administration of the system is handled efficiently and effectively by taking timely action to resolve service‑desk requests; managing routine system configuration and maintenance; responding to business questions and performing root‑cause analysis of any issues.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Administration of financial systems including billing, expenses, user security, template design, report development, report books, screen design.
Lead system implementations, upgrades, integrations (e.g., with Intapp, NetDocuments) and process automation initiatives, table changes, and changes to parameters and configuration settings.
Ensure data integrity and balance financial systems to minimize system downtime.
Plan, design, manage, and implement projects relating to the budget system and other financial systems.
Build and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and database views to support reporting and automation needs.
Manage relationships with various software vendors.
Develop and design financial statements and reports.
Work on department or firm‑level projects where necessary.
Research competitive information and use it to identify areas for improvement; develop recommendations based upon findings.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
BA/BS in Finance or Computer Science preferred.
At least five years of relevant experience.
Background in law firms with experience using the Aderant software suite (required).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven expertise with Aderant (Expert or Sierra), BillBlast, Expert Image, and Intapp.
Experience with docketing applications such as CompuLaw, Milana, Pattsy or CPI helpful but not required.
Strong knowledge of the legal billing system including prebills, templates, workflows, and electronic billing.
Comprehension of system administration, business processes, user security, user support, project management, balancing, and database table structures.
Knowledge of databases or other reporting and analytical software (SSRS, PowerBI, Xcelerate).
Advanced understanding of data types and functions, specifically text and lookup functions, and data structures such as tables, queries, reports, views; knowledge of SQL required.
Team player who assists teammates to deliver information timely and accurately.
Manage vendor relationships such as ticket escalation, review of version notes and advising the group on upgrades.
Experience with Expert Administration, Design Studio and Aderant database tools.
Ability to work extra hours as needed.
Regular attendance and punctuality essential.
Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette mandatory.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees.
Ability to handle tasks under pressure.
Ability to adjust work schedule to work other hours as required.
Skills
aderant, billing software, Sql, database queries, financial reporting software, financial reporting & analysis
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with the administration of time and billing systems. Law firm environment experience is essential to understand the fast‑paced legal setting.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00–$55.00/hr.
Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and vision.
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available.
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents).
Short and long‑term disability.
Health Spending Account (HSA).
Transportation benefits.
Employee Assistance Program.
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Workplace Type
Hybrid position in Columbus, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for the day‑to‑day administration and the support, analysis and continuous improvement efforts for the suite of financial systems used by the Finance Department. The Analyst ensures the administration of the system is handled efficiently and effectively by taking timely action to resolve service‑desk requests; managing routine system configuration and maintenance; responding to business questions and performing root‑cause analysis of any issues.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Administration of financial systems including billing, expenses, user security, template design, report development, report books, screen design.
Lead system implementations, upgrades, integrations (e.g., with Intapp, NetDocuments) and process automation initiatives, table changes, and changes to parameters and configuration settings.
Ensure data integrity and balance financial systems to minimize system downtime.
Plan, design, manage, and implement projects relating to the budget system and other financial systems.
Build and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and database views to support reporting and automation needs.
Manage relationships with various software vendors.
Develop and design financial statements and reports.
Work on department or firm‑level projects where necessary.
Research competitive information and use it to identify areas for improvement; develop recommendations based upon findings.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
BA/BS in Finance or Computer Science preferred.
At least five years of relevant experience.
Background in law firms with experience using the Aderant software suite (required).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven expertise with Aderant (Expert or Sierra), BillBlast, Expert Image, and Intapp.
Experience with docketing applications such as CompuLaw, Milana, Pattsy or CPI helpful but not required.
Strong knowledge of the legal billing system including prebills, templates, workflows, and electronic billing.
Comprehension of system administration, business processes, user security, user support, project management, balancing, and database table structures.
Knowledge of databases or other reporting and analytical software (SSRS, PowerBI, Xcelerate).
Advanced understanding of data types and functions, specifically text and lookup functions, and data structures such as tables, queries, reports, views; knowledge of SQL required.
Team player who assists teammates to deliver information timely and accurately.
Manage vendor relationships such as ticket escalation, review of version notes and advising the group on upgrades.
Experience with Expert Administration, Design Studio and Aderant database tools.
Ability to work extra hours as needed.
Regular attendance and punctuality essential.
Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette mandatory.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees.
Ability to handle tasks under pressure.
Ability to adjust work schedule to work other hours as required.
Skills
aderant, billing software, Sql, database queries, financial reporting software, financial reporting & analysis
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with the administration of time and billing systems. Law firm environment experience is essential to understand the fast‑paced legal setting.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00–$55.00/hr.
Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and vision.
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available.
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents).
Short and long‑term disability.
Health Spending Account (HSA).
Transportation benefits.
Employee Assistance Program.
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Workplace Type
Hybrid position in Columbus, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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