Accounting Software Specialist - Req# 997 - COCC

Who we are...

As an industry-leading fintech provider, COCC delivers innovative, comprehensive technology solutions and strategic partnerships throughout the Northeastern United States. Listed among American Banker's FinTech 100 and the Inc. 5,000 fastest growing companies in the nation, COCC inspires the industry with innovation and top-quality support. Designated a Top Workplace in Connecticut and a nationally Certified Great Place to Work, COCC recognizes employees as the core of our success.

What we need…

COCC is looking for a Financial Management Specialist to join our team. The Financial Management Specialist is primarily responsible for financial systems implementations and upgrades. This individual will assist in providing support for advanced system issues and the continual troubleshooting, upgrading and enhancements of COCC’s financial systems. While part of the team, this person will maintain an in depth knowledge of COCC’s financial applications and functions as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of the applications. A Financial Management Specialist will work with clients to understand their needs while providing solutions that map client requirements to system functionality and process improvements.

What’s in it for you…

COCC offers a collaborative environment, career growth, and all the benefits you’d expect from an award-winning employer, including:

• Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off allowing you work/life balance and flexibility
• Customized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCC
• Robust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectives
• Cutting-edge training and educational resources from vendors
• Generous PTO offerings, benefits and competitive compensation
• On-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• One-on-one career coaching
• DEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to work
• Financial planning assistance with certified professionals
• Peer recognition programs

What you’ll do…

• Lead financial systems implementations and related projects, including analyzing clients' software utilization and perform on-site analysis activities including interviewing the end users and managers concerning their business practices
• Apply understanding of general accounting principals in utilizing the application and supporting customers, including general ledger, equity, interest, deposit, lending, asset and investment securities and loans
• Identify areas of opportunity where clients may wish to engage additional services and/or solutions provided by COCC
• Gather and review data necessary to understand functional and technical requirements as they apply to system implementations
• Provide support and expert understanding for Financial Applications internally and with clients
• Design and assist in the development of system improvements while mapping business requirements to application functionality
• Use SQL code to query database tables for research and to provide related data model specs for Programming.

What you'll bring...

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
• Minimum five years of experience in banking, with a focus on financial accounting
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, management and clients both verbally and in writing
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain composure when dealing with dissatisfied customers
• Possess business knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively with senior management as well as the general user community
• Can adequately represent the entire organization while communicating system problems and/or deficiencies to customers while continuing to deliver superior customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, have ownership and be accountable
• Ability to consistently deliver superior results while under pressure
• Comfortable handling risk and uncertainty and ability to learn quickly, adapt and remain flexible in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Salary range for this role is $54060 - 81600/annually

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not currently or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

COCC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All applicants are required to pass a credit, background, and substance test prior to employment. COCC procures background and consumer reports in compliance with all Federal and State regulations, including The Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable Department of Labor laws regarding pre-employment screens. COCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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