Global Financial Systems Analyst at Talascend

Talascend is currently seeking an Global Financial Systems Analyst for a contract opportunity located in Rosemont, IL.

OVERVIEW:

The Global Financial Systems Analyst is a key contributor to the daily accounting and systems operations. This position will provide a broad range of accounting and system support to the global finance team and will work closely with the IT function.

This role ensures the success of daily accounting and systems operations by providing IT support, maintaining and enhancing all financial aspects of JD Edwards 9.2, Planful, and Blackline. Additionally, this role will drive process improvements surrounding month-end close, reporting, and planning activities by leveraging available technology. This role will provide the global finance team with support and training on all systems noted above.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Support JDE financial administration (period close, Chart of Accounts, etc.).
• Maintain & monitor JDE system integrities & related reports.
• Support JDE system set-up for AAIs, DMAAIs, Flex Accounting, and cross-reference tables.
• Provide JDE system support and troubleshooting.
• Track support tickets through IT project management tool (ServiceNow).
• Document processes and procedures to address JDE system issues & train team.
• Participate in development/enhancement of JDE and Blackline processes & reports impacting finance.
• Act as a system admin for Planful EPM.
• Act as a system admin for BlackLine close management tool.
• Support global use of JDE, Planful, and Blackline; provide guidance & training to Global Finance.
• Support ad-hoc business requests for data extraction as needed (audits - IT, Tax, Financial).
• Support ancillary technology tools impacting finance; PowerBi, SharePoint, Captaris, Inspyrus.
• Participate in cross-functional enhancement and problem-solving projects.
• Other projects or duties as assigned. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum 5 years accounting or finance experience, and/or IT experience in a corporate environment.
• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance, data analytics, or IT.
• Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to focus on the details.
• Must be detail oriented, highly accurate, conscientious, and creative.
• Ability to learn and apply new technical concepts.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of JD Edwards 9.2 and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to understand, develop, and refine processes.
• Must possess a professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance concepts and reporting.
• Travel - As necessary, potentially international.
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA or CMA
• JDE ERP
• Blackline
• Planful (Host Analytics)
• PowerBI

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.