Senior Accounting Automation Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Conduct detailed walkthroughs with cross-departmental stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements. 

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions, utilizing Power Query for Excel, Microsoft PowerBI, and Microsoft Power Automate, to enhance financial processes that align with user specifications. 

• Document processes, procedures, and workflows ensuring clarity and consistency. 

• Lead meetings and collaborate with various departments to drive automation initiatives. 

• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and stress testing of automation tools. 

• Conduct trainings with key stakeholders on how internally developed tools are intended to work. 

• Maintain and update existing automation tools, ensuring they operate as intended. 

• Provide training and support to end-users on automation tools and processes. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. 

• Knowledge of Power Query, Power BI, and Power Automate. 

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage stakeholders, and drive results. 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, Data Science, Business Analytics, or Business Intelligence are preferable. 

• Previous experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining process automation tools. 

• A background in accounting or finance is a plus, but not required. 

• Prior experience with Workday is a plus, but not required. 

• Proficiency in SQL is a plus, but not required. 

• Proficiency with VBA is a plus, but not required. 

• Proficiency with Python is a plus, but not required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Position requires little to moderate physical activity. Handling of average weight objects up to 15 pounds; occasional standing or walking; frequently at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Work is typically in a normal office administrative environment involving minimal exposure to physical risks.