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Black & Veatch Financial Application Specialist Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Overland Park, Kansas
Financial Application Specialist
Date: May 6, 2024
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 103515
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
As the Financial Application Specialist , you will have the opportunity to
Serveas a strong technical advisor to internal clients, specifically for the Global Payroll department
Advise, mentor, and supportdevelopment of professionals
Providerecommendations, solutions and assists with or may lead implementation
Be a functional lead for a complex financial application module or multiple moderately complex modules, responsibilities include system enhancements, testing and configuration
Actas liaison between end users and technical staff and provides end user training and support
This position works under general direction
The Team
As part of BV Business Enablement, you will be part of the critical and forward-thinking group that enables our people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible by providing creative solutions. Functions in this group include CIO/Global Information Technology, Diode, ESH&S, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.
Key Responsibilities
Product Support:
Assists with implementation of a new Human Capital Management (HCM) system, which include planning, designing, and release
Partner with Systems Integration Manager to ensure a smooth transition during HCM system implementation
Improve system efficiency by collaborating with business partners to identify required methods in the HCM system
Organize meetings with Project & Team leaders to test system effectiveness and resolve any issues, and ensure testing is completed accurately
Utilize HCM self-service learning tool to become a “Certified Payroll Implementer”
Assist with designing, building, and setup of Global Payroll
Leads maintenance of functional setup for complex organization and accounting changes
Troubleshoots and resolve complex issues with financial data interfaces between systems including balancing of financial data that flows between the systems. Identifies root causes and recommends prevention strategies.
Provides daily functional support to end users, including training and module specific support
Responsible and may advise for system configuration maintenance
Compliance:
- Serves as a specialist having technical knowledge
Security:
- May review security requests based upon professional’s role and general security level guidelines for assigned systems. Ensures adherence to necessary procedures by the user community.
System/Software Changes:
Collection and documentation of high-level system change and enhancement requests. May review and prioritize system change and enhancement requests. May work with internal clients to identify business needs.
Reviews and approves conceptual system requirements for specific e-Business development initiatives
Writes project management plan for major development initiatives; Project manager for major development initiatives, including tracking issues, requirement decisions, schedule, communication, training, documentation, and implementation.
Lead and participate in execution of project plan including enhancements, implementations, migrations, and upgrades related activities
Updating and reviewing user documentation
Assesses and reviews testing needs, builds testing plans conducts and documents testing for system changes
Communication:
Interaction with primary internal clients and vendors to support complex and escalated support resolution
Provide guidance for development of SharePoint sites
Training:
- Oversees and provides guidance for development of training plan for end users
Reporting and Analysis:
- Provides complex data / ad hoc reports to users as needed
Vendors:
- Participates in vendor software evaluation
Primary Internal Clients:
- All end users for assigned modules, Officers, Department Heads, finance directors, finance managers and supervisors.
Supervisory & Resource Management:
Leads development, communication and implementation of policies, procedures, and processes for the assigned workgroup. Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively supports, encourages, and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in business-related field or information technology, or equivalent experience
Typically 7+ years related experience
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Technical Skills:
Data Entry
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to advanced)
Knowledge of payroll taxes and regulations
Knowledge of General Ledger Systems
Knowledge of Payroll Systems (Intermediate)
Microsoft Office Suite; Excel Advanced
Knowledge of Black & Veatch Systems, Advanced
Knowledge of financial processes, Advanced
Knowledge of financial information systems and processes, Advanced
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Organizing
Planning
Written Communications
Informing
Peer Relationships
Problem Solving
Dealing with Ambiguity
Education, Experience and Training:
Bachelor’s Degree in business-related field or information technology, or equivalent experience
Master Business Administration (MBA) or MS in Accounting, preferred"
Typically, 10+ years related experience; Supervisory experience preferred.
Process improvement certification, preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment with hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Salary Plan
FIN: Finance
Job Grade
005
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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