Job Description
Description We are looking for a Financial Systems Analyst to support critical finance applications and strengthen the connection between business, accounting, and technology teams in Newark, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who combines financial systems knowledge with strong analytical thinking and a practical approach to solving operational issues. The role focuses on maintaining reliable data movement, improving system-supported processes, and helping users work effectively across core finance platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze financial system activity and interface performance to verify accurate, secure movement of data between source applications and the general ledger.
- Manage and reconcile Oracle E-Business Suite R12 financial feeds while investigating discrepancies across integrated platforms and third-party connections.
- Provide day-to-day functional support to users working in areas such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and related invoice or point-of-sale applications.
- Troubleshoot system and process issues, document incidents clearly, and coordinate resolution with finance, technology, and operational stakeholders.
- Evaluate current workflows, recommend stronger controls, and help implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Participate in upgrades, enhancements, and new implementations by translating business needs into functional requirements and supporting testing activities from script creation through retesting.
- Maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and audit-ready records to support training, governance, and compliance reviews, including SOC1-related controls.
- Set up and maintain master data required for proper financial posting and system integration, ensuring consistency across business operations.
- Deliver user guidance and training on financial system functionality, best practices, and process expectations while supporting period-end objectives.
- Assist with special projects and operational tasks such as vendor-related setup, payment support processes, and other finance systems assignments as needed. Requirements - At least 3 years of experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12 in a finance or business systems environment.
- Background in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline with the ability to understand financial transactions and system impacts.
- Hands-on experience with business analysis, including gathering requirements and preparing Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, assess risks, and recommend practical solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and comfort working across multiple financial systems and integrated business platforms.
- Experience with testing, process documentation, controls, and user support for financial applications.
- Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate across finance, technology, audit, and operations teams.
- Familiarity with reporting or enterprise platforms such as Power BI or SAP S/4HANA is beneficial.
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