Sage Intacct Designer – Part-Time, Contract, Freelance, Remote
Lescault Walderman, Inc. (LWI) is looking for a seasoned Sage Intacct Designer to join our team. This position is responsible for designing and implementing customized solutions with the Sage Intacct financial management software. Their primary role is to understand the business requirements and translate them into functional designs that align with the organization’s needs. This is a part-time, fully remote position, contract position.
Brief History of Lescault & Walderman, Inc.:
LWI was founded in 2006 providing outsourced accounting services to clients remotely in a wide range of industries. We have provided remote positions to staff for over 10 years. LWI has the experience and infrastructure to support this work-from-home model.
- has built a culture that prioritizes both staff and clients. LWI believes in a healthy work life balance for our staff. You will work normal business hours with flexibility. We are not the type of firm who pushes our staff to work 45-60 hour weeks.
- is scaling rapidly and looking for experienced accountants to help grow the organization. We have experienced moderate growth in all years leading up to 2021 and now service clients globally. Since 2021, LWI has doubled in size from organic growth and two acquisitions. We are looking for opportunistic hires who look forward to a challenge and have a desire to grow with the company.
Scope of Services
Global Support
- Operate within a global framework, ensuring adaptability to support teams, meet deadlines and participate in virtual meetings across multiple time zones based in Canada, South Africa, U.K. or the U.S., as needed.
- Collaborate with international stakeholders, adjusting to varying schedules and priorities as needed.
- Facilitate seamless communication and coordination across ERP teams to support operational efficiency.
- Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate time-sensitive tasks and cross-regional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and customize Sage Intacct to meet business needs, ensuring seamless integration with existing financial and operational workflows.
- Develop and optimize financial reports, dashboards, and analytics within Sage Intacct, ensuring accuracy and usability for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, identify pain points, and recommend efficient solutions within the software.
- Implement best practices in financial management by ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls across Sage Intacct configurations.
- Support data migration and integration efforts, leveraging SQL, scripting languages, and data integration tools when applicable.
- Troubleshoot system issues, resolve technical challenges, and provide guidance on enhancing system performance.
- Document system configurations, workflows, and customizations to maintain clear records of implemented solutions.
- Train end-users on Sage Intacct functionalities and best practices to enhance system adoption.
- Collaborate with sales/account management teams to align deliverables with scope and client expectations.
- Identify service expansion opportunities and areas of client value.
- Maintain minimum billable hours as defined by leadership.
- Provide strategic recommendations to improve clients’ efficiency.
- Collaborate with sales/account management teams to align deliverables with scope and client expectations.
- Identify service expansion opportunities and areas of client value.
Key Attributes:
- Expertise in Sage Intacct: Deep understanding of its modules, reporting, automation, and customization capabilities.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to diagnose system inefficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and design effective solutions.
- Financial & Accounting Knowledge: Strong grasp of GAAP, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cash management, and budgeting.
- Technical Acumen: Experience with SQL, scripting languages, and data integration tools is a plus.
- Client-Focused Excellence: You place a premium on client satisfaction by deeply understanding their unique financial processes, respective business need, and continuous support, are integral to your role in driving client success and long-term loyalty.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in configurations, reporting, and system setup to prevent errors or inconsistencies.
- Strong Communication Skills: Able to explain technical concepts to non-technical users and collaborate effectively across departments.
- Team-Oriented: Works well within cross-functional teams to align system design with business needs.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of proven Sage Intacct experience, including implementation and configuration of GL, AP/AR, Cash Management, Multi-Entity, and Reporting.
- Strong understanding of workflows, automation, and API integrations to optimize system performance.
- Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, with experience in data migration, system mapping, and financial reporting.
- Experience managing end-to-end ERP implementations, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to train users and document processes effectively.
- Sage Intacct Certifications or other relevant accounting certifications are a plus.
- Proficiency in Sage Intacct modules, customization options, reporting capabilities, and integrations.
- Knowledge of SQL, scripting languages, or data integration tools is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of financial management processes, including general ledger, AP/AR, cash management, reporting, and budgeting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
- ·Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and across departments to support system success.
- High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in system design and configuration.
- Ability to identify potential errors or inconsistencies and take necessary steps to correct them is critical for success