Workday Specialist Finanical

Workday Specialist (Financials)

Employment Type: Full-Time Employee/Direct-Hire

Workplace Environment: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)

Location: Chatsworth, CA

Industry: Non-profit

Salary: $134,000 - $160,000

****MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND IN ACCOUNTING****

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Workday Administrator, the Workday Specialist- FIN provides functional and technical support for Workday Financial Management applications utilized by Finance, People and Culture (P&C), and other departments. The role supports system configuration, user security, reporting, data integrity, day-to-day operational needs and ongoing management of the Workday Financial suite across the organization, while assisting with system enhancements integrations and release updates.

The Workday Specialist - FIN works collaboratively, provides functional leadership, oversight of configuration and serve as the primary liaison between Finance, It and external vendors to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient financial system operations. This role requires a strong blend of Workday expertise, leadership, financial process acumen, and stakeholder engagement. The Workday Specialist - FIN will play a key role in optimizing

financial operations and ensuring the Workday platform effectively supports business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration, Support, Maintenance & Governance (35%)

• Own the administration, configuration, maintain, changes, testing and release planning of the Workday Financial Management (FDM) and modules.
• Support financial structures such as chart of accounts, worktags, cost centers and posting rules based on established standards and policies.
• Maintain budget structures, approval workflows, and financial business processes as per organization policy.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into actionable system configurations.
• Troubleshoot system issues including engaging Finance, Workday, AMS providers, internal partners and Workday Administrator as needed to bring to resolution.
• Create and Maintain documentation for systems configurations and business processes including user guides and training materials where required.
• Support SLA tracking and ticket resolution in coordination with Workday team.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership on the change management process in relation to any changes to Workday Financials and it's modules.
• Work with the Workday Administrator to establish and maintain governance processes for data integrity, security roles and workflow design and adhere to them to meet the internal control and compliance requirements of the organization.
• Maintain user security roles and permission following documented access and segregation-of-duties guidelines.
• Monitor system performance, usage trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Implementation & Optimization (30%)

• Lease the implementation and ongoing configuration of Workday Financials modules including but not limited to:
  • General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement (WSS), Expenses, Projects, Grants, Fixed Assets, Balance Sheet, Banking & Settlement, Financial Reporting.
• Accounts Payable:
  • Maintain supplier accounts, payment terms, and banking information.
  • Support invoice processing workflows and approval routing.
  • Assist with 1099 configuration and year-end processing.
  • Support prepayment and payment on receipt processes.
• Accounts Receivable:
  • Maintain customer accounts, billing terms, collection configurations.
  • Support invoice generation, cash application, and customer payments.
  • Assist with deposit, refund

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.