Application Analyst 1 Financial Systems

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Job Duties

• Financial Database Subject Matter Expert/Analyst - Develop an in-depth understanding of various functional systems within the company globally to assemble, verify, and provide accounting related data.  Compile, analyze, and reconcile data from multiple global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for use in United States and global consolidation.  Consolidate multiple attributes from transaction level data within multiple systems to improve research and reporting capabilities.  Support process improvement initiatives from a data maintenance perspective to improve internal processes and/or management reporting.
• Projects - Support department leadership by completing studies to address challenges and identify process improvements. Advise other departments within the company of the new initiatives that are being explored and/or implemented.
• Technical Knowledge Support - Monitor internal developments regarding technological changes in the Company’s Information Technology (IT) environment to ensure practices are implemented across the organization. Provide application support and input for programming changes requested from accounting and other departments and work with IT on changes.  
• Miscellaneous - Assist in special financial and business-related studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses.  Assist management with projects. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years' related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Technology)
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Occasional travel (0-5%)
• Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP, supporting system deployments, and post system implementation issue resolutions. Good written, verbal, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Keen understanding of business objectives and ability to apply this understanding to recommend and implement reporting solutions.  Good problem-solving skills along with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.  Demonstrated analytical and statistical skills, including a detailed working knowledge of business intelligence systems and database tools.  Participate in a variety of accounting related activities to move projects forward.  Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).   
• PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Per 8-hour shift.  Sit 8 hours and stand 0 hours. Typical office environment (low noise level, limited exposure hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations). Regular interaction with others and performs a degree of independent work. Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard. Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs. Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.).