SAP Solution SME OR or PM

SAP Solution Engineer/PM or SME

Full-time No C2C

Location: In Michigan OR MST, CST OR EST Time Zones

Key Responsibilities:

1. Requirements Gathering and Solution Design: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and design SAP solutions that align with financial processes and business objectives.

2. Configuration of Finance Modules: Configure and customize the SAP FICO module, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and related modules, to support finance and accounting processes.

3. Cross-Module Integration: Ensure seamless integration between SAP FICO and other SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM) to support end-to-end business processes.

4. System Enhancements and Optimization: Identify and implement enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within finance processes.

5. User Support and Training: Provide support and training to end-users to ensure effective utilization of SAP Finance modules and troubleshoot functional issues as they arise.

6. Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute test plans for system changes and upgrades to validate functionality and maintain data integrity.

7. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, process flows, and troubleshooting guidelines for finance modules.

Top Soft Skills:

1. Communications
2. Leadership

Key Skills/Background:

• SAP FICO Module Expertise: Deep knowledge of SAP FICO components, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Controlling (CO).

• Financial Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial processes and principles, such as accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, and internal controls, as well as how they are implemented within SAP.

• Configuration Skills: Proficiency in configuring SAP FICO settings, including chart of accounts, cost centers, profit centers, fiscal year settings, account groups, and tax codes to align with organizational requirements.

• Cross-Module Integration: Experience in integrating SAP FICO with other SAP modules like Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and Human Resources (HR) to ensure cohesive, end-to-end financial processes.

• Data Migration and Master Data Management: Ability to manage data migration processes and ensure accurate master data setup for customers, vendors, and financial accounts.

• System Enhancements and Customization: Knowledge of SAP enhancement techniques (such as user exits and BAPIs) to customize solutions that meet specific business requirements within finance.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve functional and technical issues within the SAP Finance modules.

• Testing and Validation: Experience in creating and executing test scripts, conducting user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensuring accuracy of financial data during system changes.

• Project Management: Basic project management skills to manage or contribute to finance-related SAP projects, including tracking timelines, managing resources, and coordinating with other teams.

• Documentation and Training Skills: Ability to create and maintain detailed documentation, including configuration notes, user guides, and troubleshooting materials, and provide training to end-users as needed.

• Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams, understand business requirements, and translate them into effective SAP solutions.

• SAP S/4HANA Knowledge (Optional but Beneficial): Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Finance features and capabilities, particularly if your organization is on or planning to transition to S/4HANA.

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