Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Systems Business Analyst in Berkeley, California. As a Systems Business Analyst, you will play a vital role in evaluating, selecting, and implementing a new accounting software system that aligns with our business needs. You will be actively involved in business and technical requirement gathering, system integration, and problem-solving, working closely with our Finance and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand and document both business and technical requirements.

• Analyze new accounting software systems and make recommendations based on business needs, scalability, and integration capabilities.

• Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to ensure the selected system aligns with business goals and is feasible to implement.

• Oversee the system implementation process, ensuring it meets business requirements and integrates seamlessly.

• Address any challenges that arise during the implementation phase, providing solutions and optimizing the new system.

• Continually work with Finance and IT teams post-implementation, addressing issues, and optimizing the system.

• Assist in aligning the new accounting software system with business needs, by working closely with the Finance team. Requirements • Candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Systems Business Analyst.

• Proficiency in Business Systems is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct Gap Analysis.

• Must have a deep understanding of Business Process Functions.

• Experience in preparing Business Requirement Documents is required.

• Proficiency in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning.

• Must possess skills in Account Analysis and Account Reconciliation.

• Familiarity with the Accounting close process is necessary.

• Knowledge of Accounting Functions and operations is required.

• Must have experience with Accounting Procedures.

• Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems.

• Familiarity with Accruals is necessary.

• Experience with Annual Financial Reporting is required.

• Must be proficient in the use of Chart of Accounts.

• Knowledge of Corporate Accounting and Corporate Finance is necessary.

• Familiarity with US GAAP is required.

• Must have experience with Monthly Statements and Month End Close.

• Strong Analysis skills are required.

• Must be familiar with SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley.

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