Finance Applications Developer

Finance Applications DeveloperOrrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Finance Applications Developer in the Wheeling WV office. The Financial Applications Developer provides technical development support for the Business Systems Support Group team while contributing directly to financial application design, development, integration, and support. This role partners with internal stakeholders, IT, vendors, and implementation teams to analyze complex business requirements; design reliable solutions; automate workflows; and support financial data management. Responsibilities include integrating solutions with existing systems, maintaining data integrity and security, troubleshooting production issues, and delivering enhancements as business needs evolve. The role requires strong knowledge of financial processes, Aderant applications, SQL Server, reporting, and secure application development to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and financial insight.Responsibilities:Lead the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Aderant Expert framework customizations.Maintain working knowledge of Classic Aderant forms to support legacy functionality, troubleshooting, and transition-related needs.Lead and coordinate monthly and year-end financial close activities in partnership with other team members.Plan, organize, and lead Aderant version upgrades following Orrick's migration to Sierra.Partner with IT to troubleshoot and support third-party time entry systems that interface with Aderant or related financial applications.Collaborate with Information Technology, Finance, vendors, and implementation teams to evaluate integration options, identify limitations and risks, and support the secure and efficient transfer of data between systems throughout the project lifecycle.Ensure compliance with Orrick's security, risk management, information technology, and finance internal control policies.Analyze finance workflows for automation opportunities, recommend replacements for aging technologies, identify process gaps, and create custom reports to support financial reporting and data analysis.Work with Aderant to define SOW tasks, such as generic importer jobs, or other financial objects that need to be updated/customized that are part of the current production environment.Qualifications:Hands-on experience with Aderant Expert Financial Management System and DocuDraft development.Strong SQL Server skills, including writing queries, troubleshooting production issues, and validating financial data.Experience developing, supporting, and testing finance applications, ideally across functions such as Billing, Collections, A/R, A/P, and G/L.Strong analytical, problem-solving, requirements-gathering, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently.Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to partner effectively with Finance, IT, vendors, and senior stakeholders.Preferred Aderant design and development experience, including tools such as Design Studio, Expert Forms, Entity Manager, EA Pro, and Expert Billing & Collections.Experience with SSRS reporting, financial systems integrations, workflow automation, and/or Aderant upgrades.Experience supporting month-end or year-end financial close processes.Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment.Compensation and Benefits:The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $105,000. Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.