Senior Acumatica Systems Administrator & AI Solutions Analyst

About the Role

Texas Research International (TRI) is seeking an experienced Senior Acumatica Systems Administrator & AI Solutions Analyst to join our Corporate IT team at our beautiful hill-country campus in West Austin.

In this role, you aren’t just a developer—you are the primary bridge between our technology and our business. You will own and extend the Acumatica ERP platform across 13 employee-owned subsidiaries, translating the complex needs of scientists, engineers, and finance teams into streamlined system solutions. If you enjoy deep system ownership, working directly with people to solve business process problems, and leading practical AI initiatives, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• System Ownership: Lead the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Acumatica ERP for financials, project accounting, and multi-entity operations.
• User Support & Process Design: Work directly with business users to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and provide hands-on support.
• Data & Analytics: Own the data layer. Design SQL queries, dashboards, and advanced reports to provide actionable business insights.
• Integrations: Design and manage APIs connecting Acumatica to lab systems (LIMS) and other internal/external tools.
• AI Initiatives: Lead practical AI and automation projects (using Python) to improve R&D and testing workflows.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Take full ownership of projects, proactively identifying improvements and mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Strong ERP Experience: 4–8+ years working with mid-sized, multi-entity, or project-based ERP systems.
• Acumatica Exposure: Hands-on experience with Acumatica is strongly preferred (experience with NetSuite, Dynamics 365, or Sage Intacct will also be considered).
• Business Acumen: Solid understanding of accounting and finance concepts (AP, AR, GL, project costing).
• User-Centric Approach: Proven ability to work directly with business users to understand pain points and deliver functional solutions.
• Integrations & APIs: Practical experience connecting systems via REST/SOAP APIs and managing data flow.
• Data Background: Robust experience with SQL, relational databases, data modeling, and business reporting tools.
• Ownership Mindset: A proactive, self-driven personality who takes responsibility for the health and evolution of the system.

Education & Bonus Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Python for data pipelines or AI/ML applications is a significant plus.
• Experience in scientific, laboratory, or government-contracting environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $135,000 – $175,000.
• Performance Bonus: 10–15% annually.
• Benefits: Full package including health, 401k, and generous PTO.
• Growth: Full reimbursement for Acumatica certifications and specialized training.
• The Campus: Work from our scenic West Austin campus with easy access to Lakeway and excellent work-life balance.