Business Systems Analyst/ Accounting Operations

Accountabilities: Gather, document, analyze, and validate functional and technical business requirements, ensuring alignment between operational needs and technology solutions. Develop and maintain business requirements documents (BRDs), functional specifications, process flows, use cases, and user stories. Translate accounting and operational requirements into practical system solutions, enhancements, and process improvements. Support the ongoing administration, maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of Momentum Financials. Investigate system issues, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and coordinate appropriate resolutions. Manage system configuration changes, testing activities, and implementation plans to ensure successful deployment. Evaluate new Momentum Financials capabilities and identify opportunities to improve system functionality and business performance. Analyze existing accounting workflows and recommend automation opportunities and process improvements across: General Ledger. Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Project Accounting. Fixed Assets. Labor Distribution. Financial Reporting. Month-end and year-end closing processes. Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve financial accuracy, and increase operational efficiency. Develop test plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria to validate system functionality and ensure solutions meet business requirements. Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders, manage defects, and validate system changes before production deployment. Act as a key liaison between Finance, Accounting, vendors, and technical teams, facilitating requirements workshops, process reviews, and solution design discussions. Communicate project progress, implementation updates, potential risks, and proposed solutions to relevant stakeholders. Maintain accurate system documentation, process maps, and operational support procedures. Support audit requests and compliance reviews, ensuring financial system changes follow established governance and internal control requirements. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Between 4 and 7 years of professional experience as a Business Systems Analyst, Financial Systems Analyst, or in a comparable business technology role. At least 3 years of experience supporting enterprise financial management systems. Demonstrated experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and validating business and system requirements. Working knowledge of accounting operations and financial processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, and financial reporting. Experience supporting Momentum Financials or comparable enterprise financial management platforms, with the ability to work on system enhancements, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization. Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and/or Waterfall approaches. Practical experience with system testing, test planning, defect management, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Ability to develop clear functional documentation, process maps, business requirements documents, and technical specifications. Knowledge of financial controls, compliance requirements, and accounting governance practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend effective solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Benefits: Salary range: $75,200–$158,100 annually, depending on geographic location, relevant professional experience, technical skills, education, certifications, and applicable contract requirements. Fully remote working arrangement, with the flexibility to work from any U.S. state. Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits. Financial and retirement benefits. Family support programs and resources. Flexible time-off benefits to support work-life balance. Access to continuing education, professional development, and extensive learning resources. Opportunities to contribute to meaningful government-focused missions and impactful technology initiatives. Collaborative working environment that encourages integrity, innovation, and professional growth. Full-time, regular employment. No security clearance required to start. No business travel required.