Project Analyst - Penguin Random House
Westminster, MD
About the Job
Bertelsmann Global Business Services is seeking a full-time analytical thinking problem solver with a thirst for knowledge who enjoys variety to join our team! The position can be fully remote or in-office, as preferred, with on-the-job training. Generous medical benefits and paid time off offered.
Bertelsmann Global Business Services is seeking a full-time initiative-taking, analytical thinking, problem solver with a finance background, who has a thirst for knowledge and enjoys variety to join our team! The position can be fully remote or in-office, as preferred, with on-the-job training. Generous medical benefits and paid time off offered.
Main Responsibilities:
• Supports a variety of existing processes and departments with functions such as: Auditing of postings and/or processes
• Review of vendor compliance reporting for annual 1099/1042 forms
• Participating in meetings, documenting requirements, and sharing information
• Understanding and monitoring existing RPA BOT processes
• Interacts with our German Business Processes Team on various projects
• Generates and manages project plans
• Creates test plans and oversees the documentation and completion of project testing
• Provides technical assistance and training as needed; creates training documentation and presentations as needed
• Experiments with alternative solutions to correct recurring problems or improve processes
• Continually seeks out and shares other information/resources
Education:
• Degree or additional education preferred
Professional experience / competencies / traits:
• Is PC proficient and possesses strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills; PowerPoint and Access skills are a plus
• SAP and project management experience extremely helpful
• Demonstrates ability to analyze and solve problems; ability to think “outside the box” and challenge the status quo
• Ability to lead projects, facilitate meetings, set, and meet deadlines, document details, and update/include management as required
• Work with minimal supervision; makes decisions regarding daily tasks and seeks input when appropriate
• Exceptional communication skills
• High degree of motivation, work ethic, professionalism, and accountability
• Well organized, ability to prioritize and multi-task while keeping management informed of project progress or issues
Bertelsmann is building a global network of Accounting Shared Service Centers (ASSC) to bundle and standardize the Group's accounting processes. This includes Accounting Shared Service Centers at existing Bertelsmann locations in core European countries, North America and China. Become part of the Shared Service Center organization at our Westminster (MD) location. We look forward to your application for this exciting and varied job at one of the world's largest media corporations. Join us in shaping the world of media, services and education. We offer business challenges and exciting projects in attractive work environments, as well as individual career and development opportunities. Bertelsmann operates in some 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. Bertelsmann Accounting Services values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Bertelsmann Global Business Services, Inc. Country: United States of America State/Region: Maryland City: Westminster Postal Code: 21157 Job ID: 270252
Bertelsmann Global Business Services is seeking a full-time initiative-taking, analytical thinking, problem solver with a finance background, who has a thirst for knowledge and enjoys variety to join our team! The position can be fully remote or in-office, as preferred, with on-the-job training. Generous medical benefits and paid time off offered.
Main Responsibilities:
• Supports a variety of existing processes and departments with functions such as: Auditing of postings and/or processes
• Review of vendor compliance reporting for annual 1099/1042 forms
• Participating in meetings, documenting requirements, and sharing information
• Understanding and monitoring existing RPA BOT processes
• Interacts with our German Business Processes Team on various projects
• Generates and manages project plans
• Creates test plans and oversees the documentation and completion of project testing
• Provides technical assistance and training as needed; creates training documentation and presentations as needed
• Experiments with alternative solutions to correct recurring problems or improve processes
• Continually seeks out and shares other information/resources
Education:
• Degree or additional education preferred
Professional experience / competencies / traits:
• Is PC proficient and possesses strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills; PowerPoint and Access skills are a plus
• SAP and project management experience extremely helpful
• Demonstrates ability to analyze and solve problems; ability to think “outside the box” and challenge the status quo
• Ability to lead projects, facilitate meetings, set, and meet deadlines, document details, and update/include management as required
• Work with minimal supervision; makes decisions regarding daily tasks and seeks input when appropriate
• Exceptional communication skills
• High degree of motivation, work ethic, professionalism, and accountability
• Well organized, ability to prioritize and multi-task while keeping management informed of project progress or issues
Bertelsmann is building a global network of Accounting Shared Service Centers (ASSC) to bundle and standardize the Group's accounting processes. This includes Accounting Shared Service Centers at existing Bertelsmann locations in core European countries, North America and China. Become part of the Shared Service Center organization at our Westminster (MD) location. We look forward to your application for this exciting and varied job at one of the world's largest media corporations. Join us in shaping the world of media, services and education. We offer business challenges and exciting projects in attractive work environments, as well as individual career and development opportunities. Bertelsmann operates in some 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. Bertelsmann Accounting Services values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Bertelsmann Global Business Services, Inc. Country: United States of America State/Region: Maryland City: Westminster Postal Code: 21157 Job ID: 270252
Source : Penguin Random House
