Workday Finance Administrator - Lafayette Hill, PA

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field required
• Minimum three years of experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP systems, preferably in a deployment or support role.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Workday Financials certification.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams during ERP implementations.
• Proficiency with Workday tools including Report Writer, EIBs, Calculated Fields, and Business Process Framework. Familiarity with data migration and validation processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance, IT, and consulting teams. Comfortable supporting stakeholders and translating technical concepts into business language.
• Ability to analyze financial data and system configurations to identify issues, recommend solutions, and support decision-making.
• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project)
• Experience in post-implementation support and continuous improvement initiatives

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Workday Finance Administrator to support our People Operations Team.

This is a full-time remote position available to candidates residing in PA, DE, NJ, or MD.

Travel up to 25% to our headquarters in Lafayette Hill, PA required.

Salary range: Up to $90,000 depending on experience.

Position details:

The Workday Finance Administrator will serve as a key member of the ERP Transformation team, supporting the deployment, ongoing configuration, and post-go-live sustainment of Workday Financials. This role will work closely with Finance functional leads, HR, IT and external implementation consultants to ensure that financial modules and business processes are accurately configured, tested, and aligned with requirements. Responsibilities include supporting data validation, business process setup, reporting, and post-go-live support, helping to ensure a seamless transition, ongoing support, and long-term optimization of Workday.

This role will:

• Support the deployment, ongoing configuration, and post-go-live maintenance of Workday Financials modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Expenses, and Asset Management. Collaborate with Finance leads and implementation consultants to ensure system design aligns with business needs and industry best practices.
• Assist in evaluating current financial processes and identifying opportunities for improvement through Workday capabilities. Support the development of scalable, standardized workflows that enhance operational efficiency and financial reporting. Post-go-live, continue to assess and refine processes based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
• Participate in ERP deployment activities including functional testing, End to End (E2E) Testing, and validation of data and processes. Post-go-live, monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and support stabilization efforts to ensure continuity and reliability.
• Support data cleansing, mapping, and validation efforts for data transitioning into Workday. Post-go-live, assist with data reconciliation, audit support, and ongoing data integrity checks.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Composite Reporting. Support Finance leads with ad hoc reporting needs, data analysis, and post-go-live reporting enhancements.
• Assist in end-user training and documentation efforts to support adoption of Workday Financials. Provide post-go-live support including help desk triage, user guidance, and continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback and usage patterns.
• Monitor Workday releases and recommend relevant updates or new features to improve functionality and user experience. Collaborate with Finance and ERP teams to implement enhancements and manage post-go-live configuration changes.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!