Peoplesoft Functional Financials Consultant

MUST HAVE PEOPLESOFT FINANCIALS

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Analyzes information to determine nature and extent of customer requirements and concerns.
- Develops and/or executes change management plans for transition to new systems.
- Consults with vendors or technical staff to ensure that functionality of automated system is consistent with adherence to laws, regulations, and best practice standards by users.
- Tests or coordinates testing of new installations or upgrades.
- Assists in the development of standards and procedures used in development of new or enhancement of existing systems.
- Provides customer support in the maintenance of systems.
- Participates in evaluation of new technologies or solutions to improve service and efficiency of systems.
- Researches and analyzes system/user problems by applying a variety of analytical and research techniques.
- Participates in the establishment of standards and procedures to be used in the development of systems.

Qualifications:

- 7+ years of hands-on experience with PeopleSoft GL and/or KK modules
- 5+ years of Oracle DBMS SQL experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Information Systems or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience with MS Office products (Word/Excel/Visio), full life cycle development methodologies, and functional specification development
- 4+ years of experience in Public Sector
- Prior experience working with the State of GA Peoplesoft Financials system
- Experience working with PeopleSoft technical tools such as Application Designer, Application Engine, PeopleCode etc
- Translates business needs into business and functional requirements
- Conducts application design and architecture component configuration for related modules/business processes
- Writes and interprets functional and business requirements as an input to application design
- Develops and tests detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes
- Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner, and reporting progress at least weekly to the implementation Project Manager, Project Sponsor, or designated employee
- Seeks innovative approaches to improve the process of delivering PeopleSoft financial accounting and reporting solutions to customers
- Willingness to share suggestions and knowledge capital to help optimize the Financial Systems Division's implementation and project methodology
- Update UPK or other relevant training material related to PS
- Ability to develop queries using PeopleSoft Query
- Demonstrated proficiency in relevant analytical abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with functional and technical teams