JD Edwards Financial Systems Analyst in Dallas, TX

*** US Citizen, Green Cards or EAD's only. Will not consider candidates with heavy consulting experience. *** We are looking for a JD Edwards Financial Systems Analyst for a full-time salaried position in Dallas, Texas. Qualified candidates will have accounting experience, understanding of functional financial systems principles, and experience with J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne in a power user or analyst capacity. The primary responsibility of the Financial Systems Analyst is to support users and maintain the company's financial system. In the first two years, this position will support the conversion of a number of customer files to the centralized general ledger and accounts payable system on the Enterprise One 8.11 platform. Responsibilities during the project phase include working with finance and technical staff by leading data conversion efforts and training end users both on system functions and accounting standards. Some travel (approximately 10-15%) may be required. This position is also responsible for maintaining the financial integrities of the system and working with finance staff throughout the organization to meet reporting requirements. Following the project phase this position will be the primary support analyst for the JDE financial system and will add additional reporting analyst responsibilities for Cognos Performance Applications (GL & AP). Responsibilities:

Performs analysis of data conversion specifications from existing general ledger and accounts payable systems, including chart of accounts mapping

Prepares data conversion test plans; supports users in parallel and conversion tests and confirms results

Develops or refines training materials and trains new users on EnterpriseOne 8.11 general ledger and accounts payable modules

Works with other members of project team to train users and support interfaces from route accounting system into financial system

Provides IT support for financial system questions and issues from end users

Performs report analysis for new requests from senior level management, accounting users, and auditors, including development of specifications, handoff to technical resources, and testing as needed

Develops/upgrades financial report writing skills in Cognos

Ensures that financial system documentation is updated according to IT standards

Provides or coordinates all tasks necessary to ensure smooth operation of financial system across multiple locations Experience: Requirements:

Bachelors degree in finance or accounting

Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience

At least three years of experience on J.D. Edwards

At least two years in a power user or J.D. Edwards analyst role supporting or implementing financial processes in JD Edwards One World XE or higher release level

Experience with setting up parameters and analyzing General Ledger and Accounts Payable modules Preferred Technical Experience

General Ledger and Accounts Payable systems conversion experience

Fixed Assets experience

Cognos report writing experience

Involvement in project upgrades, configuration, customizations, and implementations Preferred Non-Technical Experience

CPA designation

Ability to communicate effectively with the business users in creating system and reporting requirements documentation

Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and issues simultaneously To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here