Systems Analyst

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. We are seeking a Systems Analyst to join our team. The Collections Coordinator performs daily accounts receivable follow‑up, documentation, and issue resolution to support the firm’s cash‑flow and aging goals. The Systems Analyst plays a critical role in supporting technology due diligence, integration planning, and post‑close execution for mergers and acquisitions. Operating within the Firm’s dedicated M&A IT team and reporting directly to the IT M&A Leader, this role bridges business, technology, and project execution to ensure smooth transitions and alignment with the Firm’s enterprise architecture, security standards, and operational goals. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys solving complex systems challenges, and can translate between technical and non‑technical stakeholders. The person in this role will have an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule from one of our Cherry Bekaert offices. As Systems Analyst, you will: Assess target company IT environments, including infrastructure, applications, and data architecture. Develop detailed system inventories, data flow diagrams, and integration requirements for acquired entities. Analyze business processes to determine system impacts and required changes. Coordinate system migrations, data conversions, and application rationalization. Analyze acquired firms’ application landscapes and assess compatibility, risks, and integration strategies. Support data migration, system consolidation, and application rationalization efforts. Coordinate with internal IT teams and external vendors to ensure successful system transitions. Become familiar with public accounting software, including: CCH (Axcess Suite, Engagement, etc.) Thomson Reuters (GoFileRoom, Safesend, SurePrep, etc.) What you bring to this role: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Analysis, IT, or related field. 3+ years experience in business system analysis or experience in the public accounting or professional services industry. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to quickly gain deep understanding of industry‑based software and tools. Ability to analyze data and metrics to optimize project delivery. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, project requirements, and environments. What you can expect from us: Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect. The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you. A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development. Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing. Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work. Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures. Benefits Information: Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is $66,785 - $125,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high‑quality benefits program, which includes annual bonus; medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection. Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cherry Bekaert