ALFA ACCOUNTING Analyst

This is a remote position.

Role: ALFA ACCOUNTING Analyst

Location: REMOTE

Duration: 18 Months Contract

Must have General Ledger (GL), Payments and Accounting background

Not data not configuration

Must be business accounting people. General ledger. Accounting background is a must

Not data and not technical configuration

Full Alfa Implementation is a MUST

More Accounting focused

PAYMENTS

Incoming Payments
Payoffs
Reconcile Downstream
Good Accounting Experience
Prefer An Alfa Implementation
Vlooks Ups, Sum Ifs
Any Sort of Project Management tool - using Azure DevOps - features, epics
Jira, Confluence

Overview
Our client, an automotive finance company, needs an Accounting Analyst to represent the Accounting department on a major system implementation You’ll be the subject-matter expert making sure accounting processes, general ledger impacts and controls are designed, tested and working correctly in the new Alfa Systems platform. The role suits a hands-on accountant who has strong GL and reconciliation skills, is comfortable working with technology teams, and has delivered on a systems project before.

Accounting & Financial Process Responsibilities

· Represent the Accounting department’s requirements, concerns and controls throughout the system implementation

· Analyze current accounting processes across multiple systems and redesign how they will flow into the new platform

· Learn how the system’s financial side works, including accounting rules, GL mappings, posting logic, workflows and parameters

· Make sure GL maintenance, financial reporting, account reconciliation and internal controls are supported in the future-state design

· Find ways to automate manual accounting processes and improve efficiency

· Build deep knowledge of automotive finance accounting and the related systems

· Help set direction for future system enhancements from an Accounting and Finance perspective

Project & Testing Responsibilities

· Write user stories and requirements that capture accounting needs, following the project framework

· Work with the configuration team to translate accounting requirements into system setup

· Plan and run functional, smoke, SIT and UAT testing, validating accounting entries, balances and reconciliations before go-live

· Document test results, log defects and confirm fixes meet accounting requirements

· Keep stakeholders informed and bring them into design reviews and decisions throughout the project

Communication & Collaboration

· Act as the liaison between Accounting, Finance, technology teams, vendors and other departments

· Lead working sessions with stakeholders whose priorities compete, and drive them to decisions

· Promote project standards and juggle competing priorities based on business needs

· Stay current on the data, reporting and systems available to Accounting and Finance so you can advocate for business users

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

· 3–5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance

· Alfa Systems / Alfa Financial Software experience required

· Solid general ledger background: GL maintenance, journal entries, financial reporting, account reconciliation and internal controls

· Systems implementation or project experience required, including hands-on UAT/SIT testing

· Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office skills

· Automotive finance, auto lending or leasing experience strongly preferred

· Strong problem-solving skills: able to define issues, gather data, establish facts and draw sound conclusions

· Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and follow-up skills

· Detail-oriented self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment