IT Systems Administrator

As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated IT
Systems Administrator to support and optimize our Workday Financials platform. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration, configuration, and support of Workday Financials, ensuring system stability, data integrity, and operational excellence across our finance functions.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with Finance and IT stakeholders to enhance business processes, support critical financial operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. In addition to Workday Financials responsibilities, this position will provide secondary support for other Workday modules and contribute to broader enterprise systems initiatives.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting critical financial systems and driving operational excellence across the organization. You'll work alongside collaborative business and technology teams while helping shape the future of our enterprise systems landscape.

• Administer, configure, and maintain Workday Financials modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Expenses
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests
• Maintain and enhance financial business processes, workflows, and configurations
• Manage Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new features and updates
• Support financial reporting requirements by configuring and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data extracts
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance within Workday Financials

• Support and maintain integrations between Workday Financials and third-party or internal systems
• Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot integration issues and ensure accurate data flow
• Perform data loads, validations, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data

• Partner with Finance teams to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions
• Provide end-user support, training, and documentation for financial system processes
• Act as a subject matter expert for Workday Financials functionality and best practices

• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, automation, and user experience
• Participate in system enhancements, upgrades, and strategic initiatives
• Recommend and implement process improvements aligned with organizational goals

• Provide secondary support for other Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking) as needed
• Contribute to cross‑functional IT initiatives and enterprise system support

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or an equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and relevant professional experience)

A minimum of 4 years of system administration experience with 3+ years of experience administering Workday Financials

• Strong knowledge of financial business processes (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Expenses)
• Experience with Workday configuration, business process frameworks, and reporting tools
• Experience with business process framework and security configuration
• Proficiency in Workday reporting and calculated fields
• Experience with EIB data loads
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams in Finance, HR and IT
• Familiarity with Workday integrations and basic troubleshooting
• Knowledge of compliance and data privacy standards

• Workday Financials certification(s)
• Experience supporting additional Workday modules (HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Strategic Sourcing, Adaptive Planning)
• Experience with Workday integrations (e.g., EIB, Core Connectors,…