Description
Trinidad Benham Corporation is seeking an IT ERP Accounting Business Analyst (Consultant) with direct experience in Accounting functions and 3+ years of relevant Business Analyst experience to support the implementation of core Accounting functions in our new manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. In this role, you will play a key part in bridging the gap between our Accounting department and the IT team, ensuring that technology solutions align with business goals. You will lead requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design, while actively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable IT solutions. This is an exciting opportunity that combines the world of accountant and business analyst to help drive business success. This position will be an opportunity for a candidate to take ownership of complex areas of our application development and implementation in an agile team of Product Owners and Business Analysts.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Subject Matter Expertise
- Strong knowledge and expertise in various business areas and ERP related topics to advocate for correct implementations and best practices
- Expertise / experience in one or more of the following Accounting focused ERP modules is required : Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Manufacturing / Inventory, General Ledger
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles in order support development of processes that ensure compliance with controls and financial reporting standards
Requirements Definition
Engage with Accounting team to define Accounting and business needs / requirements within the company’s ERP applicationLead requirements gathering process in assigned areas, focused on Accounting features of our ERP application.Shape and prioritize backlog, utilizing business expertise and understanding of customer needs, and translate requirements into user stories & acceptance criteriaBalance business value with technical feasibility while prioritizing stories and features, optimizing cost, and improving delivery efficiency. Always be an advocate for the solution with the highest ROI.Act as the "voice of the customer" within the IT team to ensure the team "builds the right thing"Document and communicate requirements to ensure the IT team is engaged and requirements are understoodSolution Design
Lead in the overall translation of business requirements into technical solutionsLead how requirements may be implemented from a functional standpoint and drive / improve user experienceDrive creation and selection of solution options, work with the team leads (development, architecture / data, business analysis) to assess tech elements of the solution prior to implementation and user testingIdentify business needs related to solutions requiring integration and configuration options as well as understand application landscape to ensure solution meets organizational needsLead the design based on business needs and our overall vision for the applicationProduct Delivery
Facilitate agile project management principles (sprint planning, release planning, user story creation) to ensure the product is built efficiently and effectivelyFacilitate demos and user acceptance testing to user groups of the product you have createdAccountable to manage the implementation and testing with the development team to ensure the end-to-end build of a particular part of a solution is compliant and works as designedEnsures the backlog is healthy : Stays 2-3 sprints ahead and ensures each feature has a clear definition of “done”; ensures each feature level deliverable is aligned to a definition of readiness to enter sprintThe ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of core Accounting ERP systems, a strategic mindset for identifying enhancements, and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers and stakeholdersCollaborate with the Product Owner and Business Analyst (BA) team to produce creative and functional design solutionsThis candidate should aim to become a subject matter expert within the Business Analyst team in accounting features of our ERP application.Work with UI / UX design team to create functional design solutionsProduce requirements and users stories to develop new areas of the applicationPerform QA / testing on implementations that you were directly involved in designing to ensure features have been developed as intendedSkills, Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, direct experience in Accounting functions, and 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, IT Business Analyst, or similar role in ERP core accounting systems managementCPA or CMA desiredStrong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and their application in business processes along with strong working knowledge of ERP Financials modulesExperience implementing one or more of the following Accounting focused ERP modules : Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Manufacturing / Inventory, General Ledger.Hands-on experience supporting the month-end close process, reconciliations, and audit / compliance requirements in ERP environmentsExperience in a manufacturing industry of food or food contact products is desiredExcellent project management skills, with experience in leading projects and meeting deadlinesExperience with Agile methodology and strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle Management model and documentation.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities.Benefits
Employee-ownedAdvancement OpportunitiesInsurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts401(k) with employer matchPaid holidays and competitive vacation / sick pay plansTuition assistance programWe are a 100% employee-owned company offering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Trinidad Benham cares about you beyond a paycheck and a benefits package. We are culture of teamwork, creativity, pride, and ownership. Everyone at Trinidad Benham strives cohesively to offer exceptional products and service because we know our efforts result in a healthy bottom line and a thriving ESOP. We are planting the seeds for a more sustainable tomorrow. Become an owner today!
Trinidad Benham Corporation is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.