SAP Senior Finance Consultant (AP/AR) (US Citizen or Perm Res req)

About invenioLSI The largest independent global SAP solutions provider serving the public sector as well as offering specialist skills in media and entertainment.

We bring deep expertise combined with advanced technologies to enable organizations to modernize so they can run at the speed of today’s business.

We know how to navigate the extraordinary complexities of international businesses and public sector organizations, working with stakeholders to drive change and create agile organizations of tomorrow using the technologies of today.

Learn more at www.invenioLSI.com. SAP Senior Finance Consultant (AP / AR) (US Citizen or Permanent Resident required) SAP Experience

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

6-8 years of SAP experience SAP Skills

• 6-8 years of industry and / or consulting experience with SAP Accounts Payable and Receivable with integration to SAP Public Sector Management.
• Deep understanding of Business Partner master data, Purchase Order and Non-Purchase Order invoice processing configuration, accounts receivable cash receipts and clearing, payment methods and payment medium formats, payment processing and file transmission to banks.
• Understanding of Withholding Tax recording and reporting configuration, bank statement processing and dunning configuration is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in Public Sector (State & Local government, K-12, Utilities, Higher Education or Healthcare) in a consulting or employee position.
• Experience with ASAP or Activate or equivalent SAP implementation methodology.
• S / 4HANA experience and customer / vendor to business partner conversion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful implementation of SAP Accounts Receivable and Payable with integration to Funds Management and Grants Management modules following SAP ASAP or Activate Methodology standards.
• Serve as subject matter expert in the area of Accounts Receivable and Payable.
• Assists Project Manager with development of project schedule, tasks and timeline for applicable module(s).
• Leads workshops with customers to demonstrate and explain module functionality and best practice processes.
• Assists customers with improving business processes and documents changes required to SAP configuration settings to implement redesigned business processes.
• Develops to-be design documentation for Master Data and Process designs.
• Makes SAP configuration settings as required.
• Unit tests standard transactions and applications.
• Develops functional specifications for Workflows, Reports, Interfaces, Data Conversions, Enhancements and Forms.
• Coordinates with technical developers to review specifications with customers, explain the design and obtain approval of specifications.
• Assists developers by responding to questions and clarifications.
• Develops test cases, test scripts and test plans.
• Participates in the execution of test cases as part of the Quality Assurance process.
• Resolves defects and issues identified by customer during testing.
• Assists training developers by providing conceptual content, exercise content and demonstration content. Reviews training materials for correct representation of SAP functionality.
• Executes data conversions and provides data validation assistance to customer.
• Anticipate, identify and resolve post go-live issues.
• Updates all design, configuration and specification documentation and conducts a documentation walkthrough with customer.
• Provides knowledge transfer to customer throughout the project.
• Responsible for the management of module Scope.
• Identifies and logs issues and risks.
• Establish clear expectations regarding status reporting, team communication and deliverable management.
• Manages and provides oversight of team tasks.
• Reports to Functional lead.

Business Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to clearly and concisely communicate with others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Understanding of business processes for focus area or module.
• Ability to perform research and perform detailed tasks.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Understands business functionality related to SAP module / application as well as can identify and understand touch points between modules.
• Understands how to solve detailed SAP problems.
• Understands and can explain best business practices, especially those that SAP enables.

Consulting Skills

• Aptitude for working in a team environment; problem solving skills, creative thinking, communicating clearly and empathetically, strong time management and ability to collaborate with all levels of staff.
• Ability to explain ideas and concepts to other project team members and to client personnel.
• Has a solid foundation for consulting soft skills necessary on client engagements.
• Ability to interpret requirements and apply SAP best practices.
• Ability to identify upsell opportunities and assists in management of scope.

Supervision Skills

• Self-starter with ability to manage their own time and tasks in order to meet project milestones.
• Manages their own / team task lists in order to meet project milestones.
• Monitors team status and reports variances.

Leadership Skills

• Maintains positive working relationship with others.
• Seeks ways to increase their level of contribution and team effectiveness.
• Works in conjunction with peers and may mentor other associate consultants.
• Works well as a member of a team.
• Seeks ways to increase their level of contribution / team effectiveness.
• Works well as a leader of a team (motivates team).
• Seeks ways to increase the team’s level of contribution / team effectiveness.

Personnel Development

Further self-development of SAP skills and management skills.

General Skills / Tasks

• Can lead and focus project team efforts in developing solutions for client situations.
• Evaluates and designs application and / or technical architectures.
• Leads team effort in developing solutions for projects.
• Completes assignments within budget, meets project deadlines, makes and keeps sensible commitments to client and team.
• Meets billing efficiency targets, complies with all administrative responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
• Keeps project management appraised of project direction and client concerns.
• Understands client’s business and technical environments.
• Regularly prepares status reports.

This role requires up to 20% monthly travel. invenioLSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

invenioLSI’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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