How to hire an accounting systems analyst

How to hire an accounting systems analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step accounting systems analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an accounting systems analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new accounting systems analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The accounting systems analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect accounting systems analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of accounting systems analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Accounting Systems Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Accounting Systems Analyst	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$24-49
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hyperion
   • Process Improvement
   • Financial Systems
   • Financial Reports
   • Financial Data
   • System Issues
   • General Ledger
   • ERP
   • Close Process
   • Reconciliations
   • Computer System
   • User Acceptance
   • Internal Controls
   • VBA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage human resources, payroll, customer ordering, and inside sales.
   • Manage business requirements gathering for functionality development and interface definition from the legacy systems to the CRM and SA management applications.
   • Work on a team to improve the month end close process by more effectively utilizing the ERP system.
   • Experience with database querying and VBA macros.
   • Assist in SOX audit requests and procedure walk through.
   • Support the EFT and FEDI files for all electronic vendors and payroll.

   More accounting systems analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your accounting systems analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An accounting systems analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, accounting systems analysts' average salary in hawaii is 45% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level accounting systems analysts earn 51% less than senior-level accounting systems analysts.
   • Certifications. An accounting systems analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an accounting systems analyst's salary.

   Average accounting systems analyst salary

   $71,946yearly

   $34.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level accounting systems analyst salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average accounting systems analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$94,876	$46
   2	Washington	$87,902	$42
   3	New Jersey	$79,651	$38
   4	Massachusetts	$74,939	$36
   5	Connecticut	$74,585	$36
   6	Pennsylvania	$73,841	$36
   7	New York	$73,738	$35
   8	Nevada	$73,398	$35
   9	Maryland	$72,244	$35
   10	Virginia	$72,040	$35
   11	Texas	$71,150	$34
   12	Ohio	$64,794	$31
   13	North Carolina	$63,056	$30
   14	Minnesota	$62,737	$30
   15	Arizona	$61,998	$30
   16	Illinois	$60,197	$29
   17	Kansas	$56,625	$27
   18	Alabama	$55,654	$27
   19	Georgia	$52,771	$25
   20	Florida	$51,686	$25

   Average accounting systems analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	eBay	$112,765	$54.21	3
   2	Marathon Petroleum	$100,380	$48.26	3
   3	Micron Technology	$88,481	$42.54	13
   4	Allegiant International	$82,938	$39.87	3
   5	Publix	$81,250	$39.06	2
   6	Lithia Motors	$77,370	$37.20
   7	The PNC Financial Services Group	$76,295	$36.68	15
   8	Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough	$74,955	$36.04
   9	IBM	$74,704	$35.92	29
   10	City of Jacksonville	$74,067	$35.61
   11	Eaton	$70,014	$33.66	144
   12	Denken Solutions	$68,280	$32.83
   13	Word Of God Fellowship	$66,364	$31.91
   14	PNC	$64,033	$30.79	14
   15	U-Haul	$63,970	$30.75	4
   16	Cobalt International Energy	$62,692	$30.14
   17	Omnisys	$61,665	$29.65
   18	UnitedHealth Group	$61,176	$29.41	21
   19	L3Harris	$58,793	$28.27	95
   20	Randstad North America, Inc.	$58,480	$28.12	32

4. Writing an accounting systems analyst job description

   An accounting systems analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an accounting systems analyst job description:

   Accounting systems analyst job description example

   This individual will be under the direction of the Manager Ledger Systems, and will be involved in analyzing output from U-Haul accounting systems that are integral to the monthly ledger close process. Analyze and enhance existing processes to retrieve data for reporting purposes.
   1. Reasonable and predictable attendance is essential.
   
   2. Analyze system processes for process improvements and recommendations.
   
   3. Design, test and implement system processes.
   
   4. Work as accounting liaison between accounting users and programming staff.
   
   5. Identify and coordinate development of financial systems program enhancements and modifications.
   
   6. Manage system data. Verify data accuracy initially and monitor as updates or changes occur to ensure data integrity.
   
   7. Generates reports and review for reliability.
   
   8. Plan, coordinate and/or implement user support services such as training, documentation and communications.
   
   9. Analyze user requirements, procedures and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system.
   
   10. Write detailed description of user needs, program functions and steps required to develop or modify computer program.
   
   11. Prepare workflow charts and diagrams to specify, in detail, operations to be performed by equipment and computer programs and operations to be performed by system personnel.
   
   EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field or the equivalent in experience.
   
   EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years' experience in analytics, computers and/or accounting experience required. Experience creating flow charts and process documentation highly preferred.
   
   SKILLS/REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/TOOLS: Skills/Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge of computer systems and functionality, especially Excel and at least one accounting system. Prefer Access and SQL experience. Must have excellent research and analysis skills, have the ability to work both in a group and independently, and be detailed oriented. Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), be able to multi-task and take initiative with projects. Must have excellent time management skills and be able to shift workload as necessary due to changing priorities. Must have the ability to think analytically and to act tactically.
   
   U-Haul Offers:
   Full Medical coverage Prescription plans Dental & Vision Plans New indoor fitness gym Gym Reimbursement Program Registered Dietitian Program Weight Watchers Onsite medical clinic for you and your family Career stability Opportunities for advancement Valuable on-the-job training Tuition reimbursement program Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® Business and travel insurance You Matter Employee Assistance Program Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) Savings Plan Life insurance Critical Illness/Group Accident 24-hour physician available for kids Subsidized gym/ membership MetLaw Legal program MetLife auto and home insurance Mindset App Program 50%Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more LifeLock identity Theft Savvy consumer wellness programs- from health care tips to financial wellness Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program U-Haul federal credit union Wellness Program
   
   AMERCO and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable state law, no AMERCO or U-Haul company will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. By continuing with this application, you are indicating that, if hired, you consent to nicotine screening in the future. This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.
   
   U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find accounting systems analysts for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your accounting systems analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality accounting systems analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit accounting systems analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview accounting systems analyst candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new accounting systems analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect accounting systems analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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