Accounting & Finance Business Systems Analyst Consultant

Accounting & Finance Business Systems Analyst Consultant

Voyage Advisory

Chicago, IL • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Finance & Accounting Business Systems Analyst Consultant
Our consultancy is looking for highly motivated and talented Business Systems Analysts Consultants with a finance/accounting background. We are looking for peak performers who have a passion for business, a joy in solving problems and a work ethic that doesn't rest until the job is done.
Ideal candidates would possess 5-10 years of business systems analysis experience in a finance/accounting environment, with insurance industry experience a plus.  Candidates should have a strong familiarity with Process Flow Diagramming as well as Six Sigma and process standardization/improvement experience.  Candidates should have a strong comfort level with working with and analyzing large sets of data, as well as solid organizational and requirements elicitation skills.  We are looking for candidates with a strong finance knowledge and a working knowledge of GAAP standards.  Ideal candidates will have exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication and presentation/storytelling skills to be able to help facilitate elicitation and read-out sessions with the project leadership team.  Additionally, candidates should have excellent relationship-building skills to build trust and facilitate shared understanding and buy-in with business process owners.  A client service focus, as well as the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop recommendations and implement complex solutions in a fast-paced environment are key.
Some of the key systems this person may be working with include VRC’s Velocity or Verity Systems, Kyriba, Blackline, Prism and Accounting Center ,the Workday Financial Management platform, InsCipher, and AMS360.  
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Interviewing stakeholders from different profit centers to identify current state finance workflows.
  • Review workflows including invoicing, cash application, AR processing, AP procurement and management, monthly close and reporting, treasury management, etc.
  • Requirements gathering.
REQUIRED SKILLS
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Business Systems Analysis experience in finance/accounting.
  • Strong finance knowledge and a working knowledge of GAAP standards.
  • Business Systems Analysis experience working in the insurance industry a plus.
  • BSA experience, including requirements gathering and documentation.
  • Process flow diagramming experience, MS Visio experience preferred.
  • Six Sigma and process standardization/improvement experience a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience working with and analyzing large sets of data. 
  • Strong facilitation skills, and solid verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong Word and PowerPoint skills.
  • Strong Excel skills, including familiarity working with a large dataset and getting useful insights out of it.
  • Strong relationship building between internal customers, vendors and employees.
  • Client-facing experience.

COMPENSATION
This position is 100% remote and will include a base salary and full benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, vacation, and 401(k) with company match.
LOCATION
This position is 100% remote.
 

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Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Entry Level Business Analyst?

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