UAT Accounting Program Manager

Job#: 3031688

Job Description:
UAT Accounting Program Manager

Location: Bellevue, Washington (Partial Remote)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

This role offers an opportunity to merge accounting expertise with system testing leadership. The position involves driving user acceptance testing (UAT) and functional quality assurance for backend finance systems. The successful candidate will ensure that critical financial data is tested, validated, and delivered through a next-generation platform, confirming that all accounting logic aligns with business and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the functional QA and UAT efforts for backend finance and accounting systems.
• Partner with accounting and technology teams to define test strategies and resolve defects.
• Translate accounting requirements into actionable test plans and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of journal entry generation through comprehensive testing.
• Troubleshoot and triage accounting-related system defects, coordinating with technical and non-technical teams.
• Monitor and report on testing progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in system testing and accounting processes.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A proven background in accounting operations, systems implementation, or program management is required. Candidates must possess hands-on experience with QA, UAT, or functional system testing, along with a functional understanding of testing for accounting systems. Familiarity with financial systems, journal processes, and accounting flows is necessary. Exposure to Oracle Financial Applications (OFA) is a mandatory requirement.

Skills: The ability to translate business processes into test scenarios and communicate effectively with both technical and accounting stakeholders is essential. Candidates should understand how journal information is gathered and its importance in financial systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA certification.
• Prior involvement in large-scale system rollouts or finance transformation initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $75.00 and $80.00 per hour. Contract duration is through the end of September, with a likelihood of extension.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.