Applications Specialist

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a Top 50 CPA firm to identify a Applications Specialist
. Reporting to the Applications Manager, this role is responsible for supporting and optimizing the firm’s core line‑of‑business applications. The Application Specialist partners with IT, vendors, and business users to ensure stable application performance while supporting technology initiatives aligned with the firm’s strategic goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience supporting applications in the accounting or professional services industry
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Proven problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Provide day‑to‑day support for firm applications and serve as an escalation point for application‑related issues
• Assist with deployment, upgrades, and enhancement of new and existing applications
• Support application and data integration efforts, including mergers and acquisitions
• Perform requirements gathering, process documentation, and current‑state analysis
• Partner with third‑party vendors to resolve issues and improve application performance
• Serve as an on‑site IT liaison for assigned offices and assist with technology rollouts
• Educate users on effective use of applications and emerging technology capabilities

• Experience supporting audit or accounting‑specific applications
• Exposure to application integration and M&A environments
• Willingness to travel to remote offices as needed

The expected base salary range for this role is $65,000-$80,000 plus bonus opportunity.

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