Accounting Systems Specialist

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Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or MIS or 6+ years relevant work experience
• 2 years of experience in public accounting with increasing responsibility understanding, evaluation, and/or designing accounting systems, internal controls, and financial data flows or accounting experience in a banking/financial services environment with experience in financial systems and subsystem accounting and reporting
• 2 years of experience working on a project team
• 2 years of advanced experience with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Workday, Workiva and/or Frontier preferred

Licenses:

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or other certification relevant to the job such as a CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), Workday Pro, Workiva Certification -- Preferred

Job Description

Accounting Systems Specialist

The Accounting Systems Specialist role will assist the Accounting Systems Manager with the development, implementation, and administration of the organization's core accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation systems (Workday, Workiva and Frontier) and related policies, procedures, and internal controls.

This role will also be responsible for assisting with the coordination and project management activities for special projects designed to transform and optimize the financial ecosystem.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in resolution of system-related issues impacting business processes.
• Key contact for Controller Department on technology implementation initiatives impacting the financial ecosystem, particularly accounting and reporting sub-systems.
• Assist in managing project priorities to ensure objectives are achieved within the agreed timeframes.
• Assist with performing testing for special projects related to system upgrades and implementing changes designed to create operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with the Finance and IT Departments to solve existing business problems using information technology or the enhancement of reporting/analytical tools.
• Assist with implementation of automating certain processes or using advanced analytics to effectuate more efficient accounting, reconciliation and reporting processes.
• Assist with training and supporting business stakeholders in the use of the financials platforms and procedural changes resulting from system upgrade or implementations.
• Assist in resolution of accounting system-related issues.

Audit and Technical Consultant

• Assist the Accounting Systems Manager with updates to procedures and documentation of processes and workflows, including the design and implementation of internal system controls to provide quality assurance over reported data.
• Assist with user acceptance testing performed by the Controller Department during system conversion or implementation processes to ensure effective data conversion and maintenance of internal control process.
• Meet with internal and external audit regarding control procedures pertaining to system development lifecycle controls or new processes/controls resulting from technology initiatives -- assist with the overall maintenance of pertinent evidence substantiating procedures performed.

Team Support

• Assist system users as needed.
• Provide support to the Accounting Systems Manager and other team members as appropriate.

About Comerica

We know our employees are critical to our overall success and we are dedicated to investing in their future. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to recognize and reward individual performance, as well support health, well-being, development and security for our colleagues and their family. Total Rewards consists of cash compensation, development and flexible benefit programs designed to meet individual needs today and in the future. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and our programs are reviewed regularly to ensure each remain competitive. We are proud to offer benefits such as health and welfare programs, strong retirement benefits, and generous paid time off programs. You and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children, can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and pension, income protection benefits such as life insurance, AD D, and supplemental health programs to offset unexpected health care expenses. We also have a variety of time off programs for things like vacation, sick time, disability, and parental leave. Eligibility for some programs varies based on employment status and tenure.

Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background and fingerprint check.

NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned into three major business segments; the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.

Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities, committed to workplace diversity.