International Staff Consulting
Senior JDE Business systems analyst - Finance
International Staff Consulting, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103
JD Edwards Business Analyst with expertise in Finance Modules, including G/L, A/R, A/P, F/A, Intercompany Accounting, and Manufacturing Accounting, to join our global team in Rockford, IL. In this role, you will analyze and optimize technical systems, support end-users, and work closely with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include business analysis and design, troubleshooting issues, system and integration testing of enhancements, implementing enhancements, configuring system settings, and developing cost-effective solutions. Additionally, responsibilities include the planning, preparation, development, support, and execution of system, integration, and regression testing cycles aligned to release design specifications.
Job Description: • Utilizing JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE 9.2) to manage Finance processes (including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, intercompany accounting in multi-currency environment, budging, job cost, project cost), procure to pay processes like voucher match automation, and knowledge of manufacturing accounting • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient finance and costing operations. • Knowledge of bank integrations and related automation for account receivable, accounts payable and bank reconciliation • Configuring and maintaining financial systems such as AAI setup, new company, new warehouse or new manufacturing facility setups, Distribution and Manufacturing Automatic Accounting Instructions (DMAAI), etc. • Monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving issues reported in various financial integrity reports within the JDE system. • Providing training and support to end-users on JDE Finance functionalities such as month end/ year end/1099 processing. • Analyzing data and generating reports to monitor key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement. • Participating in system upgrades, tools upgrade and enhancements related to JDE finance, distribution and manufacturing and modules. • Stay updated on industry best practices and trends in finance technology to optimize the use of the JDE system.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: • Provide support for primary-use applications and functional areas within the Business Solutions team. • Act as primary Subject Matter Expert in 1-2 business functions such as Financial Modules, Inventory Costing, Job Cost, Project Cost, Manufacturing Accounting, Sales Order Processing, Procure to Pay, Master Data Management and Supply Chain or Inventory Management • Continuously develop and enhance your knowledge of business functions to stay current with industry trends and best practices. • Participate in analyzing and designing system solutions. Provide guidance to development teams using a standard SDLC model from Concept through Analysis/Requirements, Development, Quality Assurance, Implementation, and Decommission. • Assess the impact of proposed solutions on the business. Develop use cases to explain and demonstrate business requirements/specifications to the IT team and contribute a business perspective during design reviews. • Apply ITIL-type methodologies to manage functional and technical issues. Handle incident management, assist in technical investigations to identify root causes, and create mitigation plans for user processes. • Analyze and recommend improvements to business processes and technology. Design and execute training for customers, help desk personnel, and system developers on new and existing processes. • Manage issue resolution with appropriate urgency, negotiating and resolving conflicts with customers, helpdesk personnel, and developers. Escalate issues to management and senior leadership as needed. • Independently manage small projects, leading application, infrastructure, and business resources using the SDLC model. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with business and technical partners, as well as customers, to enhance system efficiency and IT support. • Be prepared for both domestic and international travel as required (less than15%). • Perform other projects or duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience: • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or High School Diploma and 10+ years of specific experience • 5+ years' experience in a business analysis role, in a multi-location organization in a 24x7 environment (preferably in a GxP and Distribution environment) • Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne supporting ERP applications in a global environment with multiple manufacturing and distribution centers and 24/7 operations. • Working knowledge of business processes, system development and process improvements • Proficient in gathering business requirements, process flows and use cases • Experience with modeling and mapping as-is and to-be business processes • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Expert in Microsoft Office
Preferred Skills and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Costing, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field. • Experience with JD Edwards tools such as Watch List, E1Pages, Orchestrations, Form Extensions, and UDOs. • Assist with potential M&A proposals • Experience with Hubble/DAS Reporting. • Knowledge of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integrations. • Project Management experience.
Job Description: • Utilizing JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE 9.2) to manage Finance processes (including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, intercompany accounting in multi-currency environment, budging, job cost, project cost), procure to pay processes like voucher match automation, and knowledge of manufacturing accounting • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient finance and costing operations. • Knowledge of bank integrations and related automation for account receivable, accounts payable and bank reconciliation • Configuring and maintaining financial systems such as AAI setup, new company, new warehouse or new manufacturing facility setups, Distribution and Manufacturing Automatic Accounting Instructions (DMAAI), etc. • Monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving issues reported in various financial integrity reports within the JDE system. • Providing training and support to end-users on JDE Finance functionalities such as month end/ year end/1099 processing. • Analyzing data and generating reports to monitor key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement. • Participating in system upgrades, tools upgrade and enhancements related to JDE finance, distribution and manufacturing and modules. • Stay updated on industry best practices and trends in finance technology to optimize the use of the JDE system.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: • Provide support for primary-use applications and functional areas within the Business Solutions team. • Act as primary Subject Matter Expert in 1-2 business functions such as Financial Modules, Inventory Costing, Job Cost, Project Cost, Manufacturing Accounting, Sales Order Processing, Procure to Pay, Master Data Management and Supply Chain or Inventory Management • Continuously develop and enhance your knowledge of business functions to stay current with industry trends and best practices. • Participate in analyzing and designing system solutions. Provide guidance to development teams using a standard SDLC model from Concept through Analysis/Requirements, Development, Quality Assurance, Implementation, and Decommission. • Assess the impact of proposed solutions on the business. Develop use cases to explain and demonstrate business requirements/specifications to the IT team and contribute a business perspective during design reviews. • Apply ITIL-type methodologies to manage functional and technical issues. Handle incident management, assist in technical investigations to identify root causes, and create mitigation plans for user processes. • Analyze and recommend improvements to business processes and technology. Design and execute training for customers, help desk personnel, and system developers on new and existing processes. • Manage issue resolution with appropriate urgency, negotiating and resolving conflicts with customers, helpdesk personnel, and developers. Escalate issues to management and senior leadership as needed. • Independently manage small projects, leading application, infrastructure, and business resources using the SDLC model. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with business and technical partners, as well as customers, to enhance system efficiency and IT support. • Be prepared for both domestic and international travel as required (less than15%). • Perform other projects or duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience: • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or High School Diploma and 10+ years of specific experience • 5+ years' experience in a business analysis role, in a multi-location organization in a 24x7 environment (preferably in a GxP and Distribution environment) • Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne supporting ERP applications in a global environment with multiple manufacturing and distribution centers and 24/7 operations. • Working knowledge of business processes, system development and process improvements • Proficient in gathering business requirements, process flows and use cases • Experience with modeling and mapping as-is and to-be business processes • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Expert in Microsoft Office
Preferred Skills and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Costing, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field. • Experience with JD Edwards tools such as Watch List, E1Pages, Orchestrations, Form Extensions, and UDOs. • Assist with potential M&A proposals • Experience with Hubble/DAS Reporting. • Knowledge of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integrations. • Project Management experience.