Financial Systems Sr Analyst I (ERP)

Financial Systems Sr Analyst I (ERP) Location Grand Rapids, MI :

Job Summary:

The Financial Systems Senior Analyst I (FSSAI) is responsible for having a strong knowledge of system applications with the ability to perform configurations independently. Experience as a business analyst, along with strong software development and implementation life cycle knowledge allows for this role to best support business processes from a systems perspective.

The FSSAI is a strong learner and applies business acumen to obtain new or changing system business requirements from the business field. This role requires the ability to apply thoughts sprightly when implementing new applications and systems along with successfully promoting an environment focused on the business user's knowledge, growth and independence.

The role is responsible for ensuring that system change management or implementation life cycle policies (testing scripts, configuration & unit testing, UAT, functional specs, advancing changes through system environments etc.) are adhered to while providing timely business support.

The FSSAI is responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing project plans and/or working collaboratively with the project management team in maintaining and executing the plans.

The FSAI is responsible to provide strong verbal and written communications to drive collaboration with colleagues in technical and business departments on related system issues and projects. This role responds timely to business inquiries and provides accurate and thorough answers utilizing knowledge of financial applications, productivity tools, and internal resources.

Job Duties:

• Provides financial system and data support based on the alignment of business processes, within the financial system platform
• Assists the business with performing queries and defining report requirements in an efficient way for analysis and distribution to practice managers
• Effectively communicates with business users/owners and proactively contributes ideas and proposed solutions to the business and financial system team members
• Accurately updates system inquiries, from the business and internal team members, in a timely and effective manner
• Develops solutions for financial system data analysis, to manage the business or support resolution of end user inquiries, including proper data extraction, storage, manipulation, processing, and communicating
• Performs functional research or data mining as needed to assist business owners in the pursuit of identifying key performance measures and indicators that drive reporting and analytics to manage the business
• Assists workstream business owners in the development of test scripts, policies and procedures.
• Performs financial system configurations independently to meet business requirements as defined by the business or for maintenance
• Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in support issues, financial data and proactively recommends actions and solutions
• Participates in cross functional teams to identify business risks and create analytics and dashboards to improve business processes
• Executes financial system activities as defined in the project plan and milestone assignments and proactively participates in the planning phase, when required
• Proactively collaborates and strategizes with IT, financial systems, and other business teams to drive system efficiencies across the business
• Configures and maintains system security and promptly responds to security inquires, including documenting security changes and takes corrective action as required
• Ensures integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data when creating new security access configurations and granting of access to users; promptly engages with Management or Internal Audit to clarify security requests/concerns
• Demonstrates understanding of business process workflows and how financial applications are used in support of those processes
• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve or gain efficiencies within the financial systems or business processes, including creating and maintaining reporting tools/ templates to facilitate the production of financial reports and dashboards
• Consistently contributes to defining, planning, coordinating, and executing of financial system updates and also contributes to the growth of knowledge of end users
• Provides detailed system requirements for product development, including executing functional test plans to ensure requirements are successfully met
• Analyzes complex system issues reported by the business, assesses and provides corrective action in an effective and collaborative manner
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED AND nine (9) or more years of experience working with financial systems, required OR
• Bachelor's degree AND five (5) or more years of experience working with financial systems, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology, preferred
• Master's degree, preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of experience working with financial systems, required
• Prior experience working within a professional services firm such as accounting, financial services, business advisory and/or banking industries, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Proficient in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (i.e., Oracle ERP Cloud, Peoplesoft Financials, JD Edwards) especially query and reporting functions, preferred
• Proficient in the use of Business Intelligence Reporting Tools (i.e., OneStream, Hyperion, COGNOS, Business Objects), preferred

Language(s):

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good technical and data analysis skills
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals of all levels
• Able to work in a deadline-driven environment with an attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills and the aptitude to learn new software applications
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting or independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong interest in accounting, finance and systems

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $90,000 - $95,000 Washington Range: $90,000 - $95,000

BDO delivers assurance, tax, digital technology solutions and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients' needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.

• Unparalleled partner-involvement
• Deep industry knowledge and participation
• Geographic coverage across the U.S.
• Cohesive global network
• Focused capabilities across disciplines

BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world's fifth largest accounting network. BDO offers a competitive Total Rewards package that encompass so much more than - “traditional benefits”. Our wide range of rewards and our employees' ability to customize rewards to their individual needs are two of the reasons why BDO has been honored with so many workplace awards, including 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, Top Entry Level Employer, 2022 National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and more. Some examples of our Total Rewards offerings include:

• Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• A 401k plan plus an employer match
• Comprehensive, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and prescription insurance from day one
• Competitive Paid Time Off with daily accrual from day one of employment, plus paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Firm paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Additional offerings include BDO Flex, Group Legal insurance, Pet insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance

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