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Functional Systems Accountant
Loudoun County
Finance and Procurement
Location
Leesburg, Virginia, 20175
Salary
$70,306.53 - $123,036.43
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting and improving the county's Oracle financial software system, focusing on areas like paying bills, collecting payments, and managing expenses to ensure everything runs smoothly and complies with rules.
You'll act as a bridge between finance teams, procurement, and IT, troubleshooting issues, creating reports, and training users.
It's ideal for someone with accounting knowledge and tech skills who enjoys solving problems and working with others in a flexible, hybrid office setup.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, information technology, or related field
- At least three years of related professional experience, preferably in government or public-sector accounting
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and Oracle ERP financial applications
- Proficiency in gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications
- Experience with system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and defect tracking
- Ability to design and maintain financial reports and dashboards
- Excellent communication skills for documentation, training, and stakeholder collaboration
Full Job Description
Requirements
This full-time, mid-level position reports to the Financial Functional Systems Manager and works independently on complex functional and analytical assignments. The Functional Systems Accountant serves as a key liaison between Finance, Procurement, and IT, translating business needs into system solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Responsibilities include supporting system enhancements, business process improvements, and major initiatives such as system implementations and upgrades.
The Successful Candidate Will:
• Demonstrate 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
Key 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
If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoy balancing analytical problem-solving with stakeholder engagement, this role may be a great fit. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with telework opportunities.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field and three (3) years of related professional experience, preferably in a government or public-sector accounting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA, CPFO, or VGFOA certification
• Completion of GAAP-related coursework
• Experience working with a major ERP system, preferably Oracle
Additional Information
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