Description

The State Accounting Office (SAO) is seeking a functional Workday professional with proven experience in several Workday Financial Modules with extensive experience working with the Account Payables and Banking & Settlements modules 
 

Candidate will work closely with Functional and technical developer teams to implement Workday Financials Account Payables and Banking & Settlements modules.  Experience in Account Payables and Banking & Settlements is a MUST have.

 

Local candidates are strongly preferred; however SAO will consider out of state candidates. Local candidates will be required to attend periodic onsite meetings. A hybrid work schedule will be determined shortly after the start date. 

 

The candidate will leverage relevant knowledge of Workday Financials, reporting and budgeting processes as well as related accounting considerations including 10NA processing, the qualified candidate will provide high quality support and leadership for the optimal design and configuration of the system to assure maximum benefit to our customers. This candidate will also be required to work in partnership and independently with the relevant Business Owner organizations and other functional SMEs (as required) to identify and refine business requirements and create the functional design and architecture necessary to support the requirements. It is also expected that this candidate will be familiar with full lifecycle implementation processes and perform all expected functional procedures as required. Finally, personal commitment to serve the customer with excellence, competence, proficiency and courtesy will be essential.

 

Responsibilities

• Implements Account Payables and Banking & Settlements modules.

• Analyzes information to determine nature and extent of customer requirements and concerns.

• Develops and/or executes change management plans for transition to new systems.

• Consults with implementation partner and technical staff to ensure that functionality of automated system is consistent with adherence to laws,          regulations, and best practice standards by users.

• Tests or coordinates testing of new installations or upgrades.

• Participates in evaluation of new technologies, enhancements or solutions to improve service and efficiency of systems.

• Researches and analyzes system/user problems by applying a variety of analytical and research techniques.

• Participates in the establishment of standards and procedures to be used in the development of systems.

 

Technical Competencies

Ability to research, analyze information and make recommendations.

Ability to determine functional needs and system requirements.

Ability to develop solutions based on analysis.

Ability to evaluate existing systems and understand their structure and component parts.

Ability to prepare models, diagrams and layouts.

Ability to document project standards and methodologies.

Ability to analyze system and data to determine extent of problem or error.

Ability to work with other IT units/staff to diagnose problem.

Ability to communicate information to stakeholders and customers.

Ability to develop effective and feasible business area solutions.

Ability to assist in developing communication plans.

Ability to review and interpret installation/upgrade notes.

Ability to create testing plans and scripts.

Ability to execute test scripts.

Ability to develop training courses for target audience.

Ability to conduct training sessions.

Ability to develop training manuals.

Ability to research and stay abreast of technological advances.

Ability to act as a liaison between groups.

Ability to coordinate between multiple workgroups.

Ability to assess/evaluate customer’s needs and business requirements.

Ability to conduct quality assessments.


 

Key Skills
Education

Bachelor’s Degree