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Job Title: IT Business Analyst – Finance and Accounting
Reports to: Manager – IT, Business Operations
Location: Ventura, CA
General Summary
The IT Business Analyst – Finance and Accounting is the primary liaison between the Finance and Accounting departments and the IT Business Operations team. They are ultimately responsible for understanding the Finance and Accounting departments’ objectives and requirements and ensuring that they are being supported by efficient business processes and the Microsoft Dynamics D365 ERP system. They will partner with the Finance and Accounting teams to identify and accomplish projects as well as provide ongoing day-to-day support.
Essential Job Functions
Possess a detailed understanding of the Finance and Accounting departments’ dynamic requirements pertaining to business processes and AX
Possess an expert level of knowledge regarding Microsoft Dynamics D365 Finance and Accounting functionality and interfaces to external systems
Represent Finance and Accounting departments’ requirements with key stakeholders both inside and outside the Business Operations team
Implement new D365 functionality and business processes as necessaryAnalyze complex business problems and identify business and user requirements
Document uses cases, user requirements and create process flow diagrams
Facilitate the negotiation of requirements amongst multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of IT
Create functional specifications and work with development team throughout the development process
Create, document and execute user acceptance test plans. Document bugs and assist in their resolution
Write training documentation and perform end user training
Validate data and assist with data migration
Define reporting requirements
Support Finance and Accounting departments with on-going issue resolution and training needs
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degreewith a focus on Accounting
3-5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst for Finance and Accounting departments in an environment that includesMulti-currency, multi-company
Retail, wholesale, e-comm channels, international channels
Experience working in an Accounting and/or Finance group is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX versions 2009, 2012 or D365 specifically the Financial/Accounting (GL, AP, AR) and Inventory management modules
Experience with how Sales and Purchasing transactions flow to GL, AP, AR
Experience with SK Global
Experience with Sales Tax
Experience with full life cycle ERP implementations
Proficient in project management for smaller projects
Possess strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Highly motivated, customer-service orientated, results driven with a calm and patient demeanor
Strong MS Office skills especially Excel
Experience with writing and executing SQL queries and report writing
Experience with Agile development methodology and tools such as Team Foundation Server (TFS)
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Reports to: Manager – IT, Business Operations
Location: Ventura, CA
General Summary
The IT Business Analyst – Finance and Accounting is the primary liaison between the Finance and Accounting departments and the IT Business Operations team. They are ultimately responsible for understanding the Finance and Accounting departments’ objectives and requirements and ensuring that they are being supported by efficient business processes and the Microsoft Dynamics D365 ERP system. They will partner with the Finance and Accounting teams to identify and accomplish projects as well as provide ongoing day-to-day support.
Essential Job Functions
Possess a detailed understanding of the Finance and Accounting departments’ dynamic requirements pertaining to business processes and AX
Possess an expert level of knowledge regarding Microsoft Dynamics D365 Finance and Accounting functionality and interfaces to external systems
Represent Finance and Accounting departments’ requirements with key stakeholders both inside and outside the Business Operations team
Implement new D365 functionality and business processes as necessaryAnalyze complex business problems and identify business and user requirements
Document uses cases, user requirements and create process flow diagrams
Facilitate the negotiation of requirements amongst multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of IT
Create functional specifications and work with development team throughout the development process
Create, document and execute user acceptance test plans. Document bugs and assist in their resolution
Write training documentation and perform end user training
Validate data and assist with data migration
Define reporting requirements
Support Finance and Accounting departments with on-going issue resolution and training needs
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degreewith a focus on Accounting
3-5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst for Finance and Accounting departments in an environment that includesMulti-currency, multi-company
Retail, wholesale, e-comm channels, international channels
Experience working in an Accounting and/or Finance group is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX versions 2009, 2012 or D365 specifically the Financial/Accounting (GL, AP, AR) and Inventory management modules
Experience with how Sales and Purchasing transactions flow to GL, AP, AR
Experience with SK Global
Experience with Sales Tax
Experience with full life cycle ERP implementations
Proficient in project management for smaller projects
Possess strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Highly motivated, customer-service orientated, results driven with a calm and patient demeanor
Strong MS Office skills especially Excel
Experience with writing and executing SQL queries and report writing
Experience with Agile development methodology and tools such as Team Foundation Server (TFS)
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.