ALFA ACCOUNTING Analyst

This is a remote position.

Role: ALFA ACCOUNTING Analyst

Location: REMOTE

Duration: 18 Months Contract

Must have General Ledger (GL), Payments and Accounting background

Not data not configuration

Must be business accounting people. General ledger. Accounting background is a must

Not data and not technical configuration 

Full Alfa Implementation is a MUST

More Accounting focused

PAYMENTS 

Incoming Payments
Payoffs
Reconcile Downstream
Good Accounting Experience
Prefer An Alfa Implementation 
Vlooks Ups, Sum Ifs
Any Sort of Project Management tool - using Azure DevOps - features, epics
Jira, Confluence

Overview
Our client, an automotive finance company, needs an Accounting Analyst to represent the Accounting department on a major system implementation You’ll be the subject-matter expert making sure accounting processes, general ledger impacts and controls are designed, tested and working correctly in the new Alfa Systems platform. The role suits a hands-on accountant who has strong GL and reconciliation skills, is comfortable working with technology teams, and has delivered on a systems project before.

Accounting & Financial Process Responsibilities

·        Represent the Accounting department’s requirements, concerns and controls throughout the system implementation

·        Analyze current accounting processes across multiple systems and redesign how they will flow into the new platform

·        Learn how the system’s financial side works, including accounting rules, GL mappings, posting logic, workflows and parameters

·        Make sure GL maintenance, financial reporting, account reconciliation and internal controls are supported in the future-state design

·        Find ways to automate manual accounting processes and improve efficiency

·        Build deep knowledge of automotive finance accounting and the related systems

·        Help set direction for future system enhancements from an Accounting and Finance perspective

Project & Testing Responsibilities

·        Write user stories and requirements that capture accounting needs, following the project framework

·        Work with the configuration team to translate accounting requirements into system setup

·        Plan and run functional, smoke, SIT and UAT testing, validating accounting entries, balances and reconciliations before go-live

·        Document test results, log defects and confirm fixes meet accounting requirements

·        Keep stakeholders informed and bring them into design reviews and decisions throughout the project

Communication & Collaboration

·        Act as the liaison between Accounting, Finance, technology teams, vendors and other departments

·        Lead working sessions with stakeholders whose priorities compete, and drive them to decisions

·        Promote project standards and juggle competing priorities based on business needs

·        Stay current on the data, reporting and systems available to Accounting and Finance so you can advocate for business users

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

·        3–5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance

·        Alfa Systems / Alfa Financial Software experience required

·        Solid general ledger background: GL maintenance, journal entries, financial reporting, account reconciliation and internal controls

·        Systems implementation or project experience required, including hands-on UAT/SIT testing

·        Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office skills

·        Automotive finance, auto lending or leasing experience strongly preferred

·        Strong problem-solving skills: able to define issues, gather data, establish facts and draw sound conclusions

·        Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and follow-up skills

·        Detail-oriented self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment