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Loudoun County Government · 11 hours ago

Functional Systems Accountant

Leesburg, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers. The Division of Finance is seeking a Functional Systems Accountant to provide support for Oracle ERP financial modules, primarily focusing on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Supplier Management, while serving as a liaison between Finance, Procurement, and IT.

Responsibilities

Gathering and documenting business requirements, translating them into functional specifications for system enhancements and process improvements

Developing, executing, and coordinating system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), including test scripts, defect tracking, and validation of results

Designing, maintaining, and enhancing reports and dashboards to support financial analysis, operational insight, and decision-making

Providing functional support and troubleshooting for Oracle ERP financial modules, resolving issues and coordinating with IT as needed

Advising on system compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and regulatory requirements, including support during audits

Creating and maintaining user documentation, job aids, and procedures to support consistent system use

Delivering user training and ongoing support, including onboarding new users and assisting with process changes

Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned financial systems, workflows, and business processes

Supporting system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, including configuration review, data validation, and post-implementation support

Qualification

Oracle ERPFinancial systems operationsAccounting principlesCPA certificationGAAP courseworkProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailEffective communicationCollaboration skills

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field

Three (3) years of related professional experience, preferably in a government or public-sector accounting environment

Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial data, system configurations, and reporting

Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose issues, analyze complex workflows, and recommend effective solutions

Possess a solid understanding of financial systems operations, controls, and protocols

Demonstrate working knowledge of accounting principles and Oracle ERP financial applications

Communicate effectively by developing clear written documentation, procedures, and user guidance

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives