Accounting Software Implementation Specialist

Veracross provides SaaS-based School Information Systems (SIS) designed to meet the specific needs of independent K-12 schools worldwide. Our one-record solution combines the power of a fully integrated single-record database, personalized communication tools, and an elegant architecture that is unique in our industry.

We are a growing, values-led community of 370 employees in the US, UK and Australia who share a vision to unify school communities, improve the quality of education, and enhance learning.

Veracross is five product brands in one global tech company

• Veracross SIS is a one-person, one-record school management platform
• Magnus Health provides cloud-based Student Health Record (SHR) solutions
• Digistorm connects with their communities through Digistorm Websites, Digistorm Funnel, and Digistorm Apps.
• Epraise incentivizes student well-being and connects teachers, students, and families.
• Firefly provides an online learning space for students and teachers

Role Summary

• The overall Accounting Software Implementation Specialist role has a dual focus. The primary focus is to
• lead the successful implementation of Veracross Business Modules focusing on more
• complex and demanding projects that require an understanding of Accounting, systems,
• and the Veracross products. These projects are executed on time and on budget, while
• fostering trusting relationships with client Business Offices. The secondary focus is on
• using subject matter expertise and experience to continually improve the implementation
• processes and procedures. This position is the entry point to this team.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver Accounting platform consulting and organizational change management to complex Business Offices, large and small. This multi-month implementation consulting consists of:
• Platform transition options consulting: Through discovery and collaboration with the client, evaluate, demo, and revise setup options.
• Orchestrate successful Business Office change management, where the tailored configurations, once approved, are documented, socialized, and deployed.
• Business Office workflow consulting: Create documented models to support the ways the school's Business Office can best leverage the Veracross Accounting module to support their operation.
• Alongside the Veracross Lead Project Manager, develop Business Office implementation project plans based on the Accounting module configuration.
• Develop and orchestrate tailored Accounting support handoffs.
• Mentor clients in their chart of accounts design as needed.
• Coach Implementation Managers from basic Accounting consulting proficiency to moderate Accounting consulting proficiency.
• Write and update internal documentation to support continuous improvement of a standardized, best practice, Accounting implementation process, including training and adoption.
• Lead direct training engagements for strategic and high-complexity Accounting offices.
• Develop and maintain Accounting module product feedback that emerges from direct consultations.
• Achieve consultation success on time, and on budget.
• Participate with Marketing and Sales in 2-3 Independent School Business Office conferences a year.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
• Accounting degree, coursework, or relevant experience in a Business Office setting
• 2-5 years of experience implementing Accounting software, including data conversion; experience with SaaS a plus.
• Experience in leading Veracross Full Accounting Implementations, or similar SaaS accounting implementation experience preferred
• Experience as part of an independent school business office running a SaaS accounting platform a plus
• A solid understanding of the fundamental accounting equation; the general journal; the chart of accounts; general ledger reporting (balance sheet, trial balance, profit & loss statements); fiscal period and fiscal year closing; budgeting; reconciliations; and sub-ledger processing (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash processing, purchases journal, fixed assets, project accounting)
• Skilled user of technology, comfortable learning and using the many types of systems that support a technical workspace
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including comfort with public speaking, presentation delivery, etc.
• Ability to make complex decisions and recommendations under limited direction and using a high degree of initiative and independent judgement
• Ability to learn complex, enterprise level software systems at a level that supports teaching others
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis
• Highly organized with the ability to self manage in a remote and/or hybrid work environment
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time if needed
• Authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 14 paid holidays per year (including the week off between Christmas and New Year's Eve)
• 56 Hours of paid sick leave annually
• Top tier benefits -
• Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield & EyeMed)
• Veracross LLC Fidelity 401(k) Plan - Managed by Sentinel Benefits

Salary at Veracross is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. The compensation range for this position is $85k to $95k (annualized USD) in addition to potential bonus.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We seek to infuse diversity and inclusion in everything we do while promoting a culture where differences are embraced as strengths; opportunities are equal and accessible; consideration and respect are the norm; and all team members are supported in reaching their full potential.