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.