System Administrator Financial Reporting Lawson - Baystate Health : Job Details

**Summary:**

**Qualifications:** Bachelor Degree Will consider 8+ years of direct experience in lieu of education

**Requirement:**

**1)** 3 to 5 years of experience working with financial system programs, software and reporting tools

**2)** Familiar with Crystal Reporting/MS Office

**3)** Working Knowledge Lawson Software

**Location:** Springfield MA (hybrid opportunity)

The Financial Reporting System Administrator reports to the Director - Accounts Payable is responsible for the integrity of BH Lawson financial reporting applications and Non-Lawson interfaces. The incumbent is responsible for implementing software upgrades, maintaining all Lawson system modules and security to insure the completeness and accuracy of system financial reporting. This includes the continual development, enhancement and implementation of new technologies and procedures to create efficiencies in financial data transfers, seamless transactional collection and improved Baystate Health entity and Baystate Health consolidated financial reporting. These accountabilities embrace all Baystate Health entities and requires attention to all transactional systems that directly impact the efficient, accurate and timely production of financial reports.

**Job Responsibilities:**

**1)** The incumbent identifies, recommends and implements system enhancements to maximize reporting efficiency. The incumbent establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other financial system administrators (AP, Workday, SMS, Materials Mgmt. and IT) outside the department and has the authority to interact with those external parties whose activities are seen as impacting the Baystate Health general ledger and financial reporting.

**2)** Works closely with the Director of Finance - Support Services to recommend and implement alternative financial reporting methods to replace old technology with new, to create easier to maintain and more user friendly solutions.

**3)** Enhances financial data collection procedures identified by management as inefficient, utilizing new technologies such as Crystal Reporting, SQL procedures and specified data queries.

**4)** Produces ad hoc financial reports as requested by management integrating financial data from multiple systems or Lawson modules.

**5)** Acquires working knowledge of current reporting practices and maintains current production while documenting areas of process or technical improvement opportunities.

**6)** Acquires knowledge of the current Lawson suite of accounting modules and maintains functionality for the General Accounting Department recommending additional functionality opportunities.

**7)** Maintains BH chart of accounts, Lawson security, Lawson Business Intelligence and coordinates the publications of E-workplace financial stewardship dashboards.

**8)** Works closely with Lawson Support Services and Information Services to resolve software problems and develop enhancements.

**9)** Represents BH finance/accounting in Lawson core meetings, external user groups and Lawson expositions as necessary.

**10)** Trains new Lawson users, provides internal updates on Lawson developments and new processing tools available .

**Required Work Experience:**

**1)** 3 to 5 years of experience working with financial system programs, software and reporting tools

**2)** Familiar with Crystal Reporting/MS Office

**Preferred Work Experience:**

**1)** Lawson Software Knowledge

**Skills and Competencies:**

**1)** Ability to effectively problem solve within the Lawson system environments

**2)** Must exhibit strong leadership qualities with a high degree of self-motivation and self-direction

**3)** Must have personal flexibility in his/her approach to work flow

**4)** Demonstrates a high degree of self direction and self motivation

**5)** Demonstrates the ability to use sound judgment when assessing a situation, considers the options and chooses an appropriate course of action

**6)** Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate in a high paced time sensitive work environment

**7)** Demonstrates a level of personal flexibility in developing alternative approaches to work flow taking into consideration system functionalities and enhancements

**THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!**

+ Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Generous PTO up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

+ Continuing education support and reimbursement

+ First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

+ Farm Share Memberships

+ 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

+ Free money coach advice from a certified professional

+ Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

+ Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

+ Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

**We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve apply today YOU belong at Baystate!**

**OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY**

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors.

This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

**You Belong At Baystate**

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

**Education:**

Bachelor of Science: Computer and Information Science (Required)

**Certifications:**

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.