Federal - Functional Business Support Analyst

Job description

Organization: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Arlington, VA

Great outcomes are everything. It's what drives us to turn bold ideas into breakthrough solutions that solve the toughest problems fast--the first time. So you can change how people work and live.

The Functional Business Support (FBS) team serves Accenture Federal Services (AFS) as an internal business architect for our financial systems, providing functional expertise, project management and integration across process areas to ensure the people, processes, and technology remain Fit for Federal.

The FBS Team is organized by towers in order to leverage deep skills and maintain strong working relationships across AFS functional and business teams. The Functional Business Support Analyst will support delivering FBS mission within their areas of expertise as well as through projects and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities Include:
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Ensure the people, process and technology solution remains Fit for Federal

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Provide content knowledge for cross-business functional training

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Drive resolution of escalated defects and Root Cause Analysis

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Contribute to business involvement and ensure functional integrity for all releases

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Manage the change control process for Procedures, Manuals and Controls, assessing cross-business impact

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Review all master data and configuration changes to retain business continuity in system/process

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Interface with IT to test and implement accounting systems special projects and enhancements

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Lead continuous improvement opportunities and support business case development for enhancements as process re-engineer

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:
·  US Citizenship
·  Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
·  6 months exposure with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), coursework accepted
·  Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Preferred Skills:

·  1 year of exposure in one or more of the following process areas: Record to Report, Sales to Cash, Requisition to Pay, Forecasting, Budgeting & Pricing, and Time and Expense
·  6 months of exposure to Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
·  Ability to lead small defined initiative, effort, processes, etc.
·  Experience with Deltek Costpoint, TM1, CER and/or QlikView
·  Proven ability to work creatively, analytically and independently in a problem-solving environment
·  Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment

An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require, now or in the future, sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US Citizenship Required.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.