ERP System Analyst; Accounting

Position Summary

As the ERP Systems Analyst (Accounting SME), serve as the primary Finance/Accounting point of contact for our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation. Provide day‑to‑day support for the implementation and ongoing operation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with a focus on Finance and close‑critical processes. This role assists the implementation partner, internal ERP/BI team, and Finance stakeholders by helping with data migration, configuration validation, Tier 2/3 user support, testing, and project coordination.

The role is a contributor and SME resource, not a project lead.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in ERP support, ERP implementation, or finance systems roles
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV
• Manufacturing industry experience, with working knowledge of BOMs, routings, and their financial impact in the ERP (inventory valuation, WIP, variances, PPV)
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals: journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, month‑end close
• Strong Excel skills for data validation, mapping, tie‑outs, and reconciliation support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across Finance, IT, vendors, and operations

• Microsoft Certified:
  Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate (MB-800)
• Prior experience supporting an ERP implementation, upgrade, or go‑live (UAT, cutover, hypercare)
• Experience with ERP data migration tools and Excel‑based load/edit utilities
• Familiarity with Power BI and/or SQL for report validation and troubleshooting (report development not required)

• Serve as a day‑to‑day Finance point of contact for the BC implementation, supporting the implementation partner and internal ERP/BI team
• Assist with configuration of core modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Bank/Cash Management, Inventory, dimensions, posting setup, approvals/workflows) under the direction of the implementation partner and ERP team
• Help review design and configuration choices that impact Finance, close stability, and reporting; flag concerns to the ERP team and implementation partner
• Support the cleaning, mapping, and migration of legacy data into Business Central using configuration packages, Rapid Start, and Excel‑based tools
• Support Finance execution through key milestones:
  • UAT & regression: help coordinate Finance testing, assist in defining scenarios (including edge cases), log defects, verify fixes, and support Finance sign‑off
  • Cutover: assist with trial conversions, help validate opening balances and master data, and support subledger‑to‑GL and trial balance tie‑outs
  • Go‑live & hypercare: help triage issues, elevate fixes to ERP/IT/vendor teams, communicate workarounds, and support stabilization of Finance operations

• Provide Tier 2/3 support for end‑users, helping troubleshoot system issues and answer how‑to questions
• Help triage Finance‑related tickets (how‑to vs. defect vs. data vs. access vs. reporting); resolve straightforward issues and elevate others to ERP/IT/vendor teams
• Help reduce repeat issues through root‑cause follow‑up, lightweight documentation, and user guidance

• Help maintain project plans by updating timelines and milestones
• Document key decisions, risks, and action items; contribute status inputs for stakeholders
• Maintain project documentation in SharePoint/Teams with proper version control
• Help coordinate training logistics and ensure accessibility of training materials and recordings

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and reach
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Duties are performed primarily in a smoke‑free manufacturing environment
• We pride ourselves on maintaining a clean and organized environment, fostering a sense of pride…