e&e is seeking an Accounting Project Coordinator for a hybrid contract opportunity in Harrisburg, PA!
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Project Coordinator with extensive knowledge in SAP S4 Financial modules to support and lead financial systems projects. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and a key point of contact for finance-related projects, especially in the context of implementing new or revised enterprise software.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership & Coordination: Lead and coordinate project activities, acting as the SME for the SMART project and financial business processes.
- End-to-End Business Process Expertise: Quickly understand and map current state finance and treasury business processes to new project designs.
- Data Management & Support: Conduct data profiling and cleansing, support data reconciliations and validations, and ensure data accuracy throughout project phases.
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Support all project testing activities, ensuring modifications and upgrades are successfully tested before implementation.
- Documentation & Workflow Development: Develop and document detailed workflow processes and related system operations in collaboration with IT teams and system integrators.
- Risk Management: Identify and document project risks, GAPS, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution.
- Reporting Capabilities: Partner with IT, system integrators, and finance teams to develop and enhance reporting capabilities for strategic and operational needs.
- Cutover & Hypercare Support: Provide critical support during system cutover and post-implementation phases.
- Training & User Support: Assist in training initiatives, create user procedures, guidelines, and support documentation for new processes and functionalities.
- Process & Change Management: Advocate and implement best practices for process change management and system documentation.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- SAP Financial Modules Expertise: Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP S4 Finance and Treasury applications, including Cash Management, Payments and Bank Connectivity, Treasury and Risk Management, and Working Capital Management.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in managing project details and documentation.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to solve complex problems, analyze data, and provide strategic recommendations.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels.
- Project Management Experience: Proven track record in planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem-solving within complex systems projects.
- Technical Writing: Proficient in documenting processes and creating clear and concise user documentation.
- Knowledge of Financial Practices: Comprehensive understanding of accounting, financial procedures, and policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience with SAP financial modules (S4 Finance, Treasury apps).
- Certifications in SAP S4 Finance modules are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, data management, and financial reporting
