Global Financial Systems Analyst - Onsite

Viva USA - Rosemont, IL

Full-time

Rosemont, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Global Financial Systems Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the daily accounting and systems operations for the client. This position collaborates closely with the global finance team and IT function to ensure the effective functioning of financial systems, particularly JD Edwards 9.2, Planful, and Blackline. The analyst is responsible for providing IT support, enhancing financial processes, and delivering training to the finance team, thereby driving improvements in month-end close, reporting, and planning activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Detail-oriented, highly accurate, conscientious, and creative
• Ability to learn and apply new technical concepts
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• 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
• Professional demeanor
• Knowledge of accounting and finance concepts and reporting

Nice-to-haves

• CPA or CMA
• JDE ERP
• Blackline
• Planful (Host Analytics)
• PowerBI

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Professional working environment free from discrimination and unlawful harassment