Financial Systems Administrator

M.S. Walker, a fine wine and spirits distributor, is seeking a Financial Systems Administrator (FSA) to join our growing information technology team. As the principal liaison with the finance and sales departments, you’ll be responsible for the administration of business financial systems, ensuring they’re operating smoothly and meeting the operational demands of the department.

Through this newly established position you’ll contribute to achieving short and long-term business goals by supporting the needs of the departments and overseeing the integrity of master data within the systems. The FSA may participate on a variety of projects and be responsible for mentoring, coaching, and sharing best practices across all levels of the organization.

The primary office location is in Norwood, MA. The FSA will have an option to flex schedule with peers within the department and work remotely one day per week. Travel to other regional offices may be required to achieve departmental goals.

If you are interested in working in a creative and dynamically changing environment where you will have a meaningful impact on the future growth of the company, this is the ideal career move for you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical contact for users using the M.S. Walker financial system “ERP”; A/P, A/R, G/L, financial reporting, credit, purchasing, manufacturing, and additional modules as it relates to system-related support, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Perform daily operations tasks for all locations, included but not limited to processing orders, identifying and resolving duplicates, verifying invoices are processed or cancelled, and assisting the credit department to resolve issues.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain finance and sales reporting.
• Perform month and year end processing to close fiscal periods.
• Administer inventory processing twice a year within the ERP.
• Perform periodic ISAM purge with master data file reorganization for products and accounts.
• Execute twice annual business continuity with recovery test plan for in-scope systems.
• Perform quarterly user management review and cleanup.
• Develop and update periodic demand plan reporting for all divisions.
• Participate as a member of the IT service desk to troubleshoot complex application issues related to ERP, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Participate as a member of an IT team that provides financial system expertise and requirements for improving financial system related projects.

Requirements

Knowledge:

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of financial systems administration, including knowledge of software operating on legacy platforms.
• Solid understanding with hands-on experience working with core application modules within a financial management system.
• Experience maintaining periodic sales and inventory demand plan.
• Experience working in a multi-user, multiprocessing, OpenVMS or similar hierarchical legacy business ERP system as a systems administrator.

Skills: 

• Excellent financial system administration skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in business and technical terms.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team player and demonstrates interpersonal skills.

Abilities:

• Read, analyze, and speak to financial reporting and business policies.
• Listen to business concerns and respond with appropriate answers.
• Work independently or with a team depending on the task.
• Adjust work schedule to meet with key business leaders.
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel.
• Excited to learn how we can creatively utilize legacy systems and processes to achieve business goals.

Education:

• A bachelor’s or associate degree. In lieu of education, a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience is required.
• Industry specific training or certification(s).

Benefits

We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Paid-Time-Off Program
• Fidelity Investments 401k
• Disability, Life, Accident & Illness Insurance Packages
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Free & Discounted Work/Life Resources
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• On-Demand Professional & Leadership Development Through M.S. Walker University

Who we are:

Founded in Boston in 1933, M.S. Walker is a 5th-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, a spirits bottler, and a national supplier. We serve On-Premise and Off-Premise establishments throughout the Northeast, with direct operations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and brokerage operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. We represent a budding portfolio of wine and spirits nationwide, including our own brands, and we strive to offer the most prestigious portfolio in the industry. M.S. Walker has built our foundation and future on our people – our employees are truly our greatest asset. Our company boasts a diverse pool of exceptionally special team members who each bring their unique skills and experience to the organization.

Mission Statement:

Since 1933, our mission has been firmly rooted in our core values of family, integrity, respect, honesty, and hard work. We are deeply committed to upholding these principles for our team members, customers and suppliers alike. We seek to build and maintain long-lasting relationships based on trust and reliability. By honoring our heritage and embracing innovation, we aim to continuously improve and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our industry, while responsibly contributing to the communities we serve. Together, we strive to elevate the spirit of hospitality and foster a vibrant and respectful culture in all facets of the organization and beyond.