Job Title: Business Systems Analyst-SAP Finance Modules Location - Remote PST time zone Duration: 6-12 Months
Must Have skills needed
Detailed understanding of the SAP FICO RTR processes including General Ledger, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation and Financial Close.
SAP S4 HANA and FIORI experience is a must.
SAP Group Reporting (SAP GR) & Group Consolidation processes include data collection, currency translation, intercompany elimination, and consolidation of investments.
In-depth knowledge of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) & Investment Management for Asset under Construction (C-WIP/AUC) processes integrating with Project Systems.
Job Description This position requires configuration and solution expertise and will provide application/functional support in the FI-GL, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, Intercompany Reconciliation, Forex Valuation, Asset Accounting, & Financial Close modules, with a key focus on Group Consolidation & Reporting. Significant strong experience as a BSA & SAP FI is required to provide guidance and insights to project team members and the business. In addition to the project-based initiatives, this position will also be responsible for the day-to-day Scrum activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Lead or support end-to-end implementation, rollout, and support of SAP RTR processes, including General Ledger, Ledger Groups, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation and Financial Close.
Configure and support SAP Group Reporting (SAP GR) for consolidation, including data collection, currency translation, intercompany elimination, and consolidation of investments.
Design and maintain Group Consolidation rules: ownership structures, consolidation units, consolidation groups, and validation methods.
Manage master data setup for Financial Statement (FS) items, breakdown categories, consolidation units, and versions.
Handle intercompany reconciliation and elimination processes, including IC matching and elimination of IC profit/loss.
Support currency translation methods and configuration for group reporting (historical, average, closing rates).
Configure and troubleshoot data monitor, consolidation monitor, and consolidation workspace activities.
Configure and support Fixed Assets (Asset Accounting) processes, including asset master data, asset classes, depreciation areas, depreciation runs, asset acquisitions/retirements/transfers, and asset under construction (AuC) settlement, reporting & month-end processes.
Work closely with business and finance teams to resolve GL, reconciliation, close, reporting, and consolidation issues.
Support integration between SAP and BlackLine for account reconciliation, financial close management, task management, and related close activities.
Manage and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities within SAP FI-GL.
Define and execute financial close processes, including accrual postings, recurring entries, provisions, allocations, reclassifications, and other closing adjustments.
Support foreign currency valuation/revaluation, including unrealized FX gain/loss accounting and related period-end activities.
Configure and support Project Accounting processes, including WBS elements, project structures, budgeting, planning, cost collection, settlement rules, and period-end closing (e.g., results analysis, settlement to assets/GL/WBS).
Support capitalization of projects (AuC to final asset settlement) and ensure accurate reflection in Fixed Assets.
Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.
Support integration between SAP S/4HANA Finance, Group Reporting, and other modules (CO, FI, AA, BRIM, FICA-AR, AP, Blackline as needed).
Prepare functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and training material.
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements for RTR, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, and consolidation processes.
Ensure compliance with statutory and group reporting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, local GAAP as applicable).
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities including asset depreciation runs, project settlements, and group consolidation cycles.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Business/Accounting, or equivalent work experience
8-10+ years of relevant experience in SAP FICO business analyst function, working with end-users to translate business requirements into systems specifications
Working experience in Scrum is a must.
5+ years of experience in SAP FI/RTR with at least 2–3 years of hands-on experience in SAP Group Reporting and/or BPC Consolidation
Detailed understanding of the SAP FICO integration with other SAP modules SD, MM, PS
Strong understanding of consolidation concepts: legal consolidation, management consolidation, minority interest, equity pickup, and elimination of IC transactions.
Hands-on configuration experience in SAP Group Reporting: data monitor, consolidation monitor, master data, validation rules, and consolidation of investments.
Experience in Financial Closing Cockpit is desired
Hands-on experience with Project Accounting/Project Systems: WBS elements, project budgeting/planning, cost settlement rules, and period-end project closing activities.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA Upgrade project
Solid knowledge of Record to Report processes: GL, AA, FICA, AR/AP integration, Forex Valuation, financial close, and Group Reporting.
Understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) and statutory/group reporting requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of a full life cycle implementation and production support
Experience with complex implementations that include custom solutions around sales revenue postings, including Intercompany Sales.
Excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to lead discussions, present ideas to audiences of all sizes, and interact with all levels of the organization
Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies and tables
Strong solutions skills with demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $85.00/hr - $90.00/hr.
