Accounting Specialist

Job Description

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Job Summary

This role will be instrumental in launching the Finance & Accounting (F&A) organization's Digital (DX) initiatives by developing and deploying DX solutions such as RPA, MS Power Platforms, Alteryx and Domo analytics. This role will also guide the F&A organization higher along its maturity curve by guiding colleagues through their development on how to utilize digital tools.

Responsibilities:

F&A's Key Subject Matter Expert (SME) on digital tools such as RPA, MS Power Platforms, Alteryx and Domo.

Build RPA (Ui Path, MS Power Platforms) applications and complex Domo and Alteryx analytics applications. Role will be supported by the central COE.

Teach and guide select individuals from the core F&A organization on how to build and deploy solutions using digital tools like RPA, Domo, Alteryz, MS PowerApps, MS Power Automate, etc.

Develop strategic dashboards for Finance and the business focused on key items such as: Inventory, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Assets, Payroll, etc.

Lead initiatives that result in solutions that further drive efficiencies and effectiveness of the F&A organization. This includes improving reporting to executive management, KPI reporting, Accounting Close automation and more.

Role will liaise with IT to ensure leading practices are followed and/or developed as well as proper data management and solutions maintenance are well managed.

By staying in tune with F&A needs, internal IT and external contacts, this role will continually evaluate the digital landscape and make recommendations of tools and solutions that accelerate the F&A Finance Transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree with specialization in Accounting and/or Finance (technology, mathematics or business degrees will be considered)

5-8 years hands-on experience in financial or data analysis including ETL, RPA and Domo (or similar) BI tools.

5-8 years leading digital exchange projects including project management and change management experience

Working knowledge of SQL principles and ability to build and execute queries to create datasets

Strong understanding of ERP, Consolidations and Reporting Systems as well as system concepts of legacy systems common to industrial type companies

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders, and at all levels of the company

Knowledge of General Ledger Accounting principles and ability to perform financial analyses

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with complex software systems and data in an enterprise environment

Alteryx

MS Power Platforms (PowerApps, Power Automate)

Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials

Knowledge of IFRS

CPA and/or MBA a plus

Working knowledge of R and/or Python a plus

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Salary Range: $55,700-$69,700 USD