SAP FICO Analyst

SAP FICO Analyst
Direct Hire On-Site Local Candidates Only! Richmond, VA

Gathering requirements in the FICO areas, recommending solutions, blueprinting, realization and support. This position regularly interacts with Finance management as well as being an integral member of the SAP Team and shares SAP FICO support responsibilities with fellow SAP FICO Analysts.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide primary support for all modules in SAP Finance and Controlling. Support involves fielding questions, troubleshooting problems and executing solutions.
Develop, design, test and validate SAP configuration/customizing related to new business processes developed as part of the business process improvement initiatives
Handle reporting requests by analyzing the requirements, preparing functional specifications, working with developers, and testing new reports and changes
Assist in the setup, configuration and testing of new companies and plants
Work with the SAP security team on resolving authorization issues and provide recommendations on optimal security setup for ongoing projects requirements
Work with other SAP Team analysts on cross functional projects
Able to support after hours maintenance and upgrades on critical systems, and provide on call support as needed
EDUCATION & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have FICO experience in S4
Bachelor s Degree in IT, Accounting or Business
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of MS Office tools
Ability to directly work with business process experts
EXPERIENCE MINIMUM:
2-3 full life cycle SAP project implementation in the area of FICO
10+ years of hands-on strong SAP FICO experience with a combination of project implementation and production support
Expertise in General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Special Purpose Ledger.
Expertise in Product Costing, Actual Costing, Material Ledger, Cost Center accounting, Project Systems Plant Maintenance and Profitability Analysis
Expertise in Implementing SAP integration with banks, in various formats like IDOCS, XML, TXT., etc.,
Working knowledge of FI integration with SD, MM and PP
Proficient in designing and developing user training documentation, test plan and test script development and execution.
Experience with SAP change management process
Good knowledge of SAP authorization roles, objects and basic reports to troubleshoot missing authorizations
Experience with core financial modules GL, AP, AR and Fixed Assets to help with support requests
Experience with design and delivery of Report Writer/Painter Reports
Experience working in a Global Company Structure
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Experience in Implementing S/4 HANA is a big plus
Experience developing and executing automated scripts in tools such as Winshuttle
Experience with BPC is a big plus
Expert level knowledge in Product Costing and Material Ledger is a big plus.