Accounting Automation Analyst

Summary:

• Duration: 6-18 month contract position
• Work Mode: 60% on-site
• Location: Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities:

• Gather and document business requirements related to payroll and business activities
• Analyze and evaluate information from multiple sources to create documentation, including business requirements, process flows, test plans, test scripts, and test results
• Assist with developing and performing testing related to the payroll system and downstream systems
• Represent the department in meetings and through written and verbal communication with internal and external customers
• Assist in identifying and documenting internal controls in support of the auditing team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field and/or equivalent experience/training, including payroll and payroll processes
• Experience with SAP Payroll is required
• Minimum 3 years of Payroll, Finance, or Accounting experience
• Experience with in-depth business systems analysis, functional design, documentation, and process modeling
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with system design and implementation
• Ability to read and understand multiple labor agreements
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under stressful situations
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities with minimal supervision