Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Planet Group is seeking a Workday Systems Analyst specializing in Financial Accounting. The role focuses on ensuring efficient Workday Financial Management operations and serves as a liaison between Finance and IT to enhance financial processes and reporting capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Focused on Financial Accounting to include, General Ledger, Financial Reporting and Procurement
- This role ensures that Workday Financial Management operations are efficient, effective, and aligned with the organization's strategic objectives
- The position serves as a key liaison between Finance business units and Information Technology, translating business requirements into scalable Workday solutions that improve operational efficiency, financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting capabilities
- Operating within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this position supports the configuration, enhancement, and optimization of Workday Financial Management applications
- The incumbent partners closely with Finance leadership, Accounting, Procurement, Budget, Grants, Payroll, Human and Resources to implement solutions that support institutional/higher education financial operations
- The role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise, business process knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience supporting Workday Financial Management
- Experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday Financial modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Expenses, Asset Management, Banking and Settlement, Projects, and Grants
- Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields, Business Processes, security, EIBs, Core Connectors, and integrations
- Experience supporting Workday implementation, optimization, or post-production support within higher education, healthcare, or a complex enterprise environment
- Workday Financial Management certifications
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