Location: Dallas, New York, or Washington, DCSchedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PMFLSA: Non-ExemptPosition Type: Full-Time/RegularAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Financial Systems Assistant in the Finance department, reporting to the Senior Financial Systems Manager.The role can reside in the Dallas, New York or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for assisting with maintaining and supporting the financial systems. This role will develop subject matter expertise with the Aderant Expert suite and all integrated applications by learning the front-end tools and back-end database structure. This role will be setting up and maintaining financial records, providing end user support and test new functionality and customization while working as a liaison with the IT department and other internal business partners. The Financial Systems Assistant must have a computer systems, finance, accounting, or business administration background. The Financial Systems Assistant must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative and accurately complete projects in a timely fashion. The Financial Systems Assistant is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing exceptional service to the firm’s attorneys, advisors, and staff, and maintain an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.Key responsibilities of this position include:Assist in maintaining financial systems: Aderant Expert, iTimekeep, INTAPP Open, Chrome River and othersCreate and maintain security access for all financial systemsSupport end users with any systems’ related questions and issuesCreate and modify financial records on the front-end and back-end (database) as necessaryEnsure data integrity within the financial systemsAssist in process improvement projects and initiativesAssist with testing new customizations, software releases and upgradesExtract and provide data from the database to business partnersProvide Help Desk support for financial systems and troubleshoot issues as necessaryCreate internal documentation as necessary on financial systems tasks and projectsOther duties as assignedQualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):Bachelor’s degree in computer systems, finance, accounting or a related field requireMinimum of 1 to 3 years of experienceMicrosoft SQL Server Management Studio skill is a plusExperience with Aderant Expert preferredStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and ExcelExcellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate potentially detailed and complex information to othersAbility to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional mannerAbility to work independently and within a teamWillingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilitiesStrong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partnersAbility to work well under pressure, facilitate solutions, and meet deadlines and milestones for assigned projectsCommitment to the firmCommitment to professional growth and developmentStrong interpersonal, communication and customer service skillsTeam player, problem solver and quick learnerThe base salary range for this position in New York and Washington, DC is $55,000 to $60,000. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here ( .Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP participates in E-Verify for purposes of verifying employment eligibility#LI-DNiRequired SkillsRequired Experience