Global Financial Systems Analyst

Global Financial Systems Analyst

  Not Disclosed

  Rosemont , IL

  5.5 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Food Service

Job Description

The Global Financial Systems Analyst is a key contributor to the daily accounting and systems operations of client. This position will provide a broad range of accounting and system support to the client global finance team and will work closely with the IT function.
This role ensures the success of daily accounting and systems operations of client 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 reports
Support JDE system set-up for AAIs, DMAAIs, Flex Accounting, and cross-reference tables
Provide JDE system support and troubleshooting
Track support tickets through IT project management tool (ServiceNow)
Document processes and procedures to address JDE system issues & train team
Participate in development/enhancement of JDE and Blackline processes & reports impacting finance
Act as a system admin for Planful EPM
Act as a system admin for BlackLine close management tool
Support global use of JDE, Planful, and Blackline; provide guidance & training to Global Finance
Support ad-hoc business requests for data extraction as needed (audits – IT, Tax, Financial)
Support ancillary technology tools impacting finance; PowerBi, SharePoint, Captaris, Inspyrus
Participate in cross-functional enhancement and problem-solving projects
Other 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 environment
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, data analytics, or IT.
Must be detail oriented, highly accurate, conscientious, and creative
Ability to learn and apply new technical concepts
Must possess strong organizational and time management skills
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
Thorough knowledge and understanding of JD Edwards 9.2 and Microsoft Office products
Ability to understand, develop, and refine processes
Must possess a professional demeanor
Knowledge of accounting and finance concepts and reporting
Travel – As necessary, potentially international.
This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test. (Mandatory bullet)


Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or soft Skills)

Accounting background
Experience with JD Edwards (more administrator work)
Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to focus on the details
Strong organizational and time management skills

Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or soft Skills)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Preferred Skills and Experience:

CPA or CMA
JDE ERP
Blackline
Planful (Host Analytics)
PowerBI
Detail-oriented, highly accurate,
conscientious, and creative

Must Have

Background investigation
Drug screening
Offshore Attestation

A day in the life :

Very unstructured
Global support role
Process improvement role

Note :

Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 5:00 pm (flexible)
Schedule – if other than M-F
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.