Financial Systems Analyst (JD Edwards)- IT

Title : Financial Systems Analyst (JD Edwards)Location : Rosemont IL 60018 (Hybrid) - {4 days onsite & 1 day Remote}Duration : 06+ Months Contract (Contract to Hire)Pay Rate : $65.00/Hr. on W2Job Description:SummaryThe Global Financial Systems Analyst is a key contributor to the daily accounting and systems operations of company This position will provide a broad range of accounting and system support to the company global finance team and will work closely with the IT function.This role ensures the success of daily accounting and systems operations of company by providing IT support, maintaining and enhancing all financial aspects of JD Edwards 9.2, Planful, and Blackline. Additionally, this role will drive process improvements surrounding month-end close, reporting, and planning activities by leveraging available technology. This role will provide the global finance team with support and training on all systems noted above.Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:Support JDE financial administration (period close, Chart of Accounts, etc.)Maintain & monitor JDE system integrities & related reportsSupport JDE system set-up for AAIs, DMAAIs, Flex Accounting, and cross-reference tablesProvide JDE system support and troubleshootingTrack support tickets through IT project management tool (ServiceNow)Document processes and procedures to address JDE system issues & train teamParticipate in development/enhancement of JDE and Blackline processes & reports impacting financeAct as a system admin for Planful EPMAct as a system admin for BlackLine close management toolSupport global use of JDE, Planful, and Blackline; provide guidance & training to Global FinanceSupport ad-hoc business requests for data extraction as needed (audits - IT, Tax, Financial)Support ancillary technology tools impacting finance; PowerBi, SharePoint, Captaris, InspyrusParticipate in cross-functional enhancement and problem-solving projectsOther projects or duties as assigned. (Mandatory bullet)Required Skills and Experience:Minimum 5 years accounting or finance experience, and/or IT experience in a corporate environmentBachelor's degree in accounting or finance, data analytics, or IT.Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to focus on the detailsMust be detail oriented, highly accurate, conscientious, and creativeAbility to learn and apply new technical conceptsMust possess strong organizational and time management skillsMust possess strong oral and written communication skillsThorough knowledge and understanding of JD Edwards 9.2 and Microsoft Office productsAbility to understand, develop, and refine processesMust possess a professional demeanorKnowledge of accounting and finance concepts and reportingTravel - As necessary, potentially international.Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or soft Skills)Accounting backgroundExperience with JD Edwards (more administrator work)Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to focus on the detailsStrong organizational and time management skillsHow many years of experience do you expect candidates to have?Minimum 5 years accounting or finance experience, and/or IT experience in a corporate environmentPreferred Skills and Experience:CPA or CMAJDE ERPBlacklinePlanful (Host Analytics)PowerBI