Business Analyst/Senior Functional Analyst, SAP

LanceSoft Inc

Atlanta, GA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Development, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Data Quality, Domestic Tax, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Enterprise Applications, Functional Analysis, Genetics, Identify Issues, Installation Guide, International Tax, Internet/Online Service, Maintain Compliance, Operational Audit, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Management, Product Support, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SAP, SAP Administration, SAP HR, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Administration, State Tax, Strategic Planning, System Test, Tax Accounting, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Strategy, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
10 days ago
Pay Rate: $92/hr Title: Business Analyst/Senior Functional Analyst, SAP Location: Remote USA and Canada Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension Enter Job Description... This role is a Senior Functional Analyst, SAP in our Global Product Development group supporting the US and Canada. The primary responsibility for this role is to lead and deliver SAP system specific legislative and regulatory updates for our customers to ensure their SAP systems are kept compliant with the various legal requirements published by agencies and governments globally. Functional Analysts combine in-depth product expertise with the latest tax and regulatory changes to produce system impact specifications and test strategies for Development & QA. The position will follow each tax and regulatory change from discovery through successful translation into an application update. This role is vital in providing high quality deliverables to our clients and keeping their mission critical enterprise applications in compliance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the team in translating tax and regulatory requirements for the US and Canada into system changes for clients’ ERP systems Organize and facilitate problem-solving discussions with clients, internal operational teams, to resolve issues on complex updates relating to US and Canadian HR/Payroll Provide in-depth functional/technical knowledge and understanding of SAP system across multiple versions - US, Canada and Quebec HR/Payroll Modules to development team Ensure total product compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations through the analysis of each tax and legislative change and production of Business Analysis & Functional specifications detailing the impact to a specific SAP module. Provide in-depth knowledge of US and Canadian Payroll from a business perspective and as an end-to-end process. Lead the analysis, design and configuration of complex legislative requirements; including testing those updates to ensure product compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations of each tax and productions of stories for Scrum Team to refine and work. Leads the team in design on complex and thorough test plans to ensure quality deliverables Identifies potential points of contention for deliverables, creates and implements strategy to mitigate shortfalls in timeline and budget Anticipates problems before they occur, defines problems and risk, identifies possible causes and leads the team to identify solutions in implementing most appropriate solution Pro-actively identifies risks and issues on development deliveries, leading team to develop and maintain risk management on the deliverables Assist with complex troubleshooting of Tax & Regulatory client cases Provide expertise in how US, Canadian, and Quebec legislation is configured and processed in SAP Provide expertise in how US, Canada and Quebec payroll taxes are calculated and the respective processes in SAP Provide in-depth knowledge and experience with US Tax Reporter including interpreting state tax file specifications and configuring SAP to produce the file Provide in-depth knowledge of Canada T4 and Quebec RL forms and respective processes in SAP Design and development of business requirements, user stories (functional guidance), configuration requirements, test plans. Work closely with the development team to ensure adherence to the functional design and that all business requirements are being satisfied Formulate test strategies, review test plans, and perform system tests working with the QA team to ensure high quality deliverables Assist the Development and QA Management Team with planning activities related to product specific Tax & Regulatory updates (i.e., bundle scheduling, project planning and tracking, etc.) Organization and communication of such information, clearly disclosing the details needed for product specialists and subscribing clients including release documentation, installation instructions, and client manual configuration instructions to make necessary system changes. Serve as a liaison between the Global Tax and Regulatory team and the Development & QA team as well as our total client base, ensuring accurate dissemination of information relating to US legislative changes. Communicate effectively across various teams, internal and external customers Be committed to excellence and high-quality standards Location Remote – US or Canada Education Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience Experience Extensive experience (15+ years) US & Canada SAP HR/Payroll projects as primary duties In-depth functional/technical knowledge and understanding of SAP system - US, Canada and Quebec HR/ Payroll Expert knowledge of US and Canadian Payroll from a business perspective and as an end-to-end process Expert understanding of US & Canada SAP Payroll from a legislative perspective and understanding how a payroll department works and what the payroll department expects In-depth knowledge and experience with US Tax Reporter including interpreting state tax file specifications and configuring SAP to produce the file In depth understanding of configuration of SAP Modules A track record of successful roles in several Enterprise Application projects (including full development and full QA lifecycle processes) Ability to work closely with the Global Tax & Regulatory team to ensure the accurate transfer and comprehension of all critical information relating to each tax and regulatory change Ability to work closely with development to ensure adherence to functional specifications and to work with QA team to develop high level test plans and test strategies Skills Proficient in developing Business Analysis and Functional specification documentations from regulatory and tax data. Ability to explain payroll processes and calculations independent of ERP system Experience in the support of global SAP operations. Strong analytical and product management skills Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously Must be strong self-starter and with a committed work environment with stable internet service Strong professional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with other groups within the delivery organization. Good English, conversational and written. EEO Employer LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

About the Company

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LanceSoft Inc

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/