Workday Financials System Administrator

About GoodLeap:

GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.

GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.

We are seeking an experienced Workday Financial Systems Administrator to join our finance team. This position will play a critical role in the implementation, maintenance and optimization of our Workday Financials modules, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our organization.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in Workday Financials modules including, but not limited to General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Prism, Accounting Center and Financial Planning. They will also have in-depth experience in applying account mapping and journal entry logic within Accounting Center as well as experience in supporting reporting in Workday with the ability to adapt to changes in the business. This role requires strong collaboration with the Accounting and Business Intelligence (BI) teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of data within the system and financial reports.

This role will also assist in the maintenance of other ancillary business systems connected to Workday as well as provide support to other ad-hoc finance transformation projects within the finance organization. A process-oriented mindset and an ability to identify and resolve issues are essential for driving continuous improvement across the organization. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of Workday financial systems, working with internal finance stakeholders and external implementation specialists to ensure the initial system setup aligns with business requirements and objectives.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting mapping and journal entry rules within Workday to drive towards the goal of routine journal entry automation.
• Lead general maintenance of the system, ensuring GL structure and mapping are aligned to changes in the business for accounting inputs and reporting requirements. This includes assisting in the maintenance of other ancillary business systems and the proper integration into Workday.
• Conduct testing and validation of system changes, ensuring accuracy and integrity post-implementation.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions that enhance system performance and user experience as well as participate in finance transformation initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the finance organization
• Stay current on Workday updates and new features, assessing their impact on the organization and recommending adoption strategies where appropriate.
• Provide training and support to end-users, fostering a positive user experience and promoting best practices.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles and reporting requirements as they relate to ERP systems.
• Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting business systems, demonstrating a broad knowledge of systems integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment.
• A process-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify issues and implement collaborative solutions.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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