JD Edwards Business Analyst / ERP Business Systems Analyst - Finance/Accounting

Company Description

Arthur Grand (AG) is an IT services firm specializing in Digital Transformation initiatives for Federal, Commercial, State & local customers. Since 2012, AG has (been) successfully supporting and delivering IT services to our customers in the areas of enterprise modernization and transformation with a core focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure), Agile Development and Custom Programming, Full Stack Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, & CI/CD, Web & Mobile APP Development, Data Visualization and Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation, Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s culture of (delivery excellence) or excellent delivery, combined with a commitment to bring the best talent to provide services, has earned our company an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results.

Job Description

Position:  JD Edwards Business Analyst / ERP Business Systems Analyst - Finance/Accounting

Location:  Irvine, CA 92612 (Hybrid)

Full Time Opportunity

Mandatory: JD Edwards Enterprise One 9.2 version

Position Highlights: The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) provides enterprise-wide support for client JD Edwards application for the Finance, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Job Cost modules.   The BSA is the first line of support for end-users and the company’s foremost expert on JDE Finance/Accounting functionality and associated business processes.  The BSA partners with IT Systems Analysts on the resolution of system issues, development of ad hoc reports, evaluation of enhancement requests, and identification of solution options in JD Edwards.  The BSA works closely with business process owners, subject matter experts (SME’s), IT resources, and third-party consultants to resolve issues and meet ongoing business needs. 

The Finance/Accounting BSA is responsible for ensuring consistent standards for project management are applied across the organization.  The BSA acts as a business partner to job site and Business Unit operations staff and provides the support and education necessary to ensure timely and accurate job cost actuals, estimate at completion, and revenue recognition.

The Finance/Accounting BSA leads process design reviews with business owners and SMEs to develop solutions that improve operating efficiencies and optimize the use of JD Edwards.  The BSA prepares functional specs for any custom development and tests and approves system changes for his/her functional area.  The role is also responsible for maintaining and developing new educational materials and providing end-user training for the JD Edwards software and associated business process.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Build the capabilities of end-users to Finance, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Job Cost functions in the JD Edwards system in an efficient, accurate and rigorous manner. Develop reference materials and provide training that establishes the required initial user acumen and can be leveraged for ongoing educational needs.
• Provide end-user support as the escalation point for “Tier 2” help requests. Prioritize and resolve system issues.  Partner with business process owners to identify and prioritize future enhancement requests.
• Work collaboratively with a job site, Accounting, Operations, and other business partners to gather requirements and design business processes and operational reports in support of the Finance, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Job Cost modules.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes leveraging the JD Edwards software. Implement processes that are accurate, streamlined, and well documented, emphasizing delivering timely and accurate Job Cost results.  
• Develop ad hoc and custom reports using ReportsNow, FRW, and other JD Edwards report development tools. Deliver reports that help optimize business performance, support internal controls, and codify high leverage performance metrics.
• Partner with other IT and Functional Business Systems Analysts on the integration of Accounting with other modules, including Job Cost, Procurement, and Home Building.
• Build the capabilities of end-users to access and use the data in a rigorous manner that is foundational to sound decision-making and ongoing reporting accuracy.
• Document key internal controls related to JD Edwards for SOX compliance. Partner with business process owners to identify, document and operationalize any required compensating controls in support of the JD Edwards system. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or information management is required, other advanced degrees or credentials are preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years o