Urgent Need :: SAP Analyst :: Austin TX

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This is Arjun Shah from Savvy Technology Solutions LLC and I am recruiting on behalf of our client in TEXAS. Please send me your candidate's updated resume on

Arjun.shah@savvtech.us

 

 Role: SAP Analyst

Duration: 7 (Months)

Location: Austin TX 78774

 

Job Description:         CPA is tasked with working with taxpayer records in order to conduct an audit to ensure proper collection and remittance of state taxes and fees.  The majority of large taxpayers use SAP Financial Accounting Systems.  To ensure that we have the optimum solution for current and future processing needs, we are requesting an independent contractor (Worker) to analyze current procedures and identify business process improvements to extract SAP data needed to conduct audits, document these procedures, and train our employees so that they can assist taxpayers in extracting the data we need. 

 

The Worker will:

• Analyze current procedures with SAP software and identify business improvements
• Analyze, develop and execute reporting for meaningful business activities/initiatives, including developing time estimates, executing reporting tasks, formatting and editing as required.
• Collaborate on technical reporting solutions and designs; ensuring business needs are appropriately addressed through appropriate technical/software solutions and configurations.
• Assist in defining reporting needs, based on existing and future business requirements.
• Review system processes to ensure reporting objectives are achievable and recommends process changes accordingly.
• Use industry standard analysis techniques such as data flow modeling, workflow analysis, functional decomposition analysis and business rule definition to analyze business objectives/needs and document business requirements.
• Evaluate and analyzes information gathered from multiple sources, reconciles conflicts with both high-level information and details.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to other functional and technical team members in the SAP FICO area.
• Work with team members, subject matter experts and vendors
• Create accurate documentation of current environment and recommended environment
• Create training materials and lead training classes regarding SAP data extraction
• Troubleshoot implementation issues

 

The Worker will need to perform the following tasks and assignments:

• Review, analyze and refine (as needed) current SAP handling procedures
• Develop procedures for extracting data and creating reports (output/data set-functional for to the Tax Auditor)
• Present proposed solutions to project team members for validation including identification of any restrictions or limitations in the solution.
• Provide technical solutions and assistance for the SAP FICO software (SAP – solution manager, resources planning, Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise Resource Planning, Solution Manager)
• Prepare a solution deployment plan.
• Participate in weekly review sessions.
• Work closely with technical lead, Project Manager (PM) and subject matter experts.
• Follow the standard CPA guidelines and procedures for performing contracted services.
• Transfer working knowledge to current staff.

 

The Worker must have experience in industry/consulting hand on work in SAP with strong knowledge of SAP. They must also have experience in writing functional specification/configuration documents.  

 

Onsite Requirement: Worker will be required to work onsite with the team.  Working remotely will be limited and must be pre-approved by the Project Manager/Direct Supervisor

Travel Requirement: Worker may be required to travel to Dallas and/or Houston.  Worker will be paid their hourly rate for travel time in lieu of any travel expenses.

 

WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

• Knowledge of US accounting processes and requirements
• Ability to document and analyze business process flows to propose and implement improvements.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to work in a diverse team environment
• Must possess problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Must be able to retain knowledge of environment and systems once given instruction
• Knowledge of project management and software development methodologies
• Knowledge of SAP database design and functionality
• Knowledge of SAP financial reporting functionality
• Must be able to work around projects and deadlines with readiness to put in extra efforts when necessary
• Perform related work as assigned

 

Requirements            Minimum Skills Requirement in years

Years  Skills/Experience

8         Experience and working knowledge in industry/consulting work in SAP.

8         Experience with SAP databases and familiarity with the reports that SAP produces.

8         Experience with business processes in identifying as-is processes and to-be processes.

5         Experience with configuring scenarios in relevant SAP modules and writing functional specifications/configurations documents.

3         Utilizing time management techniques effectively/efficiently in order to complete multiple assignments within a scheduled time period

3         Skilled in identifying and resolving problems by using strong analytical techniques, innovative approaches and taking initiative in preventing and solving problems.

3         Extensive experience with complex application and data security requirements

 

Preferred skill requirements in years

Years  Skills/Experience

           SAP FICO Functional Consultant; CPA license

3         Working Data Extraction

3         Public sector experience (Federal, State or Local Government).

3         Proficient with the Microsoft Office products, including MSWord, Visio, Excel and PowerPoint.

 

Thanks,
Arjun
Savvy Technology Solution LLC.
Arjun.shah@savvytech.us
512-766-5244