Beacon Technologies is seeking a Senior Application Support Analyst for our client partner. The Senior Application Support Analyst maintains support, data integrity, ad hoc reporting, and other daily operations of the organization’s financial and accounting applications. This role is on the financial systems team and will assist with maintaining and expanding system capabilities, improving processes, and transforming the way finance leverages technology.System Platform Management: Manages financial system applications such as Deltek Costpoint, Time and Expense, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Cognos. - Leads configuration and customization of finance systems to align with business requirements and optimize functionality.
- Oversees security control implementation and maintenance to safeguard financial data and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Develops and manages interfaces with other systems to facilitate seamless data exchange and integration.
- Monitors system performance and implements measures to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Provides user support for system-related issues.
- Reporting: Fulfills ad hoc requests for the creation of new reports and updates to existing reports.
- Works with IBM Cognos Analytics and Microsoft Power BI.
- Uses data validation techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability of all reporting.
- Business Analysis: Analyzes business processes and requirements to uncover opportunities for system improvements and automation.
- Maintains system and process documentation to accurately reflect the current state.
- Advises finance staff, providing insights into system capabilities and suggesting innovative solutions for business needs.
- Directs the design, development, and execution of finance system enhancements and upgrades.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate finance systems with other business applications.
- Engages with senior leadership to cultivate positive relationships and align with finance strategy and business needs.
How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you: - Possess effective communication skills: You can interpret the needs of our customers and coordinate with Finance, IT, and HR teams.
- You collaborate well with high-energy teams in a remote work environment.
- You successfully articulate system concepts to non-technical employees and leadership.
- Consider yourself a “Doer.”
- Enjoy building something new: You want to play an active role in evolving the financial systems team, collaborating with senior team members and other IT teams.
- Understand how money flows through a business with a high level of key financial processes.
- Are flexible and organized: You naturally adapt to the technology available to you and are able to manage your work effectively and efficiently.
- Love collaboration and building relationships: You communicate openly and honestly with respect for everyone. You enjoy building trust and being part of a team that relies on each other to achieve its goals.
What will I gain from this role? - Growth within an environment of hardworking, high-energy, and engaged individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
- Experience with various industry applications and platforms like Deltek Costpoint, Workday Adaptive Planning, ServiceNow, and Cognos.
- Experience growing technology capabilities based on business strategy.
- Understanding and contributing to how financial data is used for enterprise growth and decision-making.
- Working on a driven and passionate team supporting, and being supported by, the entire organization.
- Working in an environment that serves our Nation’s military, veterans, Guard and Reserves along with their families.
- Working in a continuous performance feedback environment.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent post-high school and/or related work experience.
- 5 or more years of progressive responsibility with Platform Management; administering and configuring financial and accounting systems, such as Deltek Costpoint or other Enterprise ERP systems.
- Experience creating and building workflows and forms.
- Experience creating and building reports while having a clear understanding of Basic Data Base Design.
- Demonstrated experience gathering and documenting technical requirements and translating them into actionable project plans.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience building Web Applications.
- Experience with data integration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as be part of a team.
About Beacon TechnologiesAre you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old-fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
