Business Analyst - Finance & Accounting Processes
Chicago, Illinois
Employer: Apex Systems
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Apexis seeking a Business Analyst to document new Finance & Accounting processes including workflow and controls due to the implementation of a new general ledger platform and supporting accounting systems.
This role will be an integral part of translating business objectives into effective and efficient processes with appropriate controls.
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Job Responsibilities:
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
This role will be an integral part of translating business objectives into effective and efficient processes with appropriate controls.
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- A thorough understanding of documentation for business process requirements, procedures, and internal controls
- B.S. in Accounting, Finance or related field and 5+ years of Business Analysis experience
- Exposure to large IT modernization and implementation efforts for Finance & Accounting technology tools
- Solid technical knowledge as well as competencies in business process automation
Job Responsibilities:
- Requirement Gathering and Analysis:
- Participate in meetings with stakeholders to understand business needs, gather requirements, and document them.
- Analyze business processes, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Create detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities, and solutions for the business.
- Work closely with process owners and developers to ensure the best solution design within an Agile way of working.
- Documentation:
- Prepare comprehensive business requirement documents (BRDs), use cases, user stories, and other relevant documentation.
- Create and maintain standardized processes and documentation for business requirement gathering.
- Develop or update internal policy and procedure documents including SOX and other Key Financial Controls (KFC).
- Work with internal and external audit to review processes and controls, remediating changes with Accounting.
- Testing and Validation:
- Participate in the testing of new systems, processes and controls to ensure that they meet the specified requirements.
- Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess the effectiveness of new processes and controls.
- Support internal and external audit testing and review of processes and controls.
- B.S. in accounting, finance or related field and 5+ years of business analysis experience
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present to senior management team
- Solid technical knowledge as well as competencies in business process automation
- Proficient in workflow, process and controls document management
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Able to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Financial services industry, accounting systems and or audit experience
- Policy, procedure and Internal control system experience
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Created: 2024-06-23
Reference: 2034597
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
ZIP: 60018
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