Financial Systems (3E Elite) Administrator

Kobre & Kim consistently seeks exceptional candidates with the talent to deliver outstanding service that anticipates client needs.

Position Details

The Financial Systems Administrator is responsible for the management of the firm's Elite/3E financial time and billing system, tools, and ancillary software. The Financial Systems Administrator will serve as the team lead for supporting the Elite financial system and related technologies. This individual will ensure that projects and maintenance activities are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Supervisor: Director, Global Strategic IT Programs and Business Systems

Location: New York office/3 days a week in the office

Primary Responsibilities

Assist with user account management in 3E, iTimeKeep, ChromeRiver.

Assist in day-to-day operations, primarily supporting Elite 3E and other business applications that integrate with Elite.

Act as a liaison between the IT and Finance departments and work closely with Finance personnel to support the firm’s financial systems.

Provide high-quality financial and statistical reports to internal clients.

Analyze and report on client, matter, and timekeeper performance.

Assist with system balancing and data audit activities.

Manage data related to new and existing clients.

Perform quality control (QC) reviews of client information.

Review new client data in Elite.

Handle daily maintenance of the firm's financial, time, and billing systems.

Perform data upload activities and oversee automated data hygiene processes.

Support installations, upgrades, customizations, and optimizations.

Participate in process improvement projects; identify and implement efficiencies to improve accuracy and/or reduce labor requirements.

Identify opportunities to automate manual processes.

Create test scripts and conduct/coordinate User Acceptance Testing.

Collaborate with the IT Services Group to test software patches, upgrades, or regular system

A successful Financial Systems Support Specialist must have knowledge of basic accounting principles.

They should have experience in administering the Elite system or 3E, including testing software upgrades, using SQL Server Management Studio, and creating and running SQL queries.

The Financial Systems Administrator is expected to accurately perform mathematical functions and possess the analytical skills necessary to interpret data correctly.

A bachelor’s degree in technology or 5+ years of experience in a related field is preferred.

Three (3) years of experience in Elite user support is required, and experience in 3E system administration is preferred.

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

At the time of posting, the salary range for this role is $125,000 (minimum) – $185,000 (maximum). This range is based on a full-time work schedule. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus. The successful candidate’s actual salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, training, skills, and market.

Company Description

Kobre & Kim is a conflict-free global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct. Recognized as the premier firm for cross-border disputes, the firm has a particular focus on financial products and services litigation, insolvency disputes, intellectual property litigation, international judgment enforcement and asset recovery, and U.S. government enforcement and regulatory investigations. With more than 400 employees throughout the firm’s 15 global office locations, Kobre & Kim recognizes the value of incorporating diverse perspectives and professional disciplines to generate the most effective solutions for clients.

Further information about the firm is available at www.kobrekim.com

Kobre & Kim employees take pride in providing our clients around the world with service that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and clients we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.

Kobre & Kim is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, we review the publicly available information of prospective employees. By applying for a position with Kobre & Kim you acknowledge and consent to this review.

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