General Ledger Technology Analyst (Oracle Fusion ERP/EPM)

About the role

The role is part of the ERP/General Ledger technology team at State Farm. This is not a software development role but rather one that requires a strong business and accounting perspective.

Responsibilities

• Support General Ledger operations end-to-end, from processing data to downstream reporting and analytics.
• Define, analyze, and translate detailed business requirements into technology solutions, collaborating with engineers, business partners, and product teams.
• Contribute to large, multi-department implementations using agile techniques including sprints, backlog grooming, and iterative development.
• Manage external system integrations, resolve production issues, and support business partners in understanding system capabilities.
• Develop test cases, perform user acceptance testing, and validate solutions, engaging in test automation where appropriate.
• Coordinate expense allocation processes alongside core General Ledger work.
• Develop and maintain accounting operating procedures and training materials.
• Identify, manage, and help implement solutions to address risks, issues, defects, and process improvement opportunities across business and technology teams.
• Provide analytics and insights in response to business questions, leveraging data tools and emerging technologies including AI.
• Mentor teammates, share knowledge generously, and help the team grow collectively.

Qualifications

• Three plus years of experience in financial reporting or General Ledger processing within a large organization (5,000+ employees).
• A solid understanding of how enterprise financial systems work — including data flow, balancing, and period-end close — from a business and accounting perspective.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion ERP, or a demonstrated transition from PeopleSoft to a cloud-based ERP solution; EPM and EDM experience is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel; experience with SQL, SAS Enterprise Guide, or similar query tools is ideal.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Agility.
• Experience with or curiosity about AI tools — including agentic AI and tools like ChatGPT — for data automation, balancing, or validation.
• AWS services experience will be useful.
• Someone who takes initiative, coordinates across teams, and doesn't leave colleagues behind.
• A clear, confident communicator who speaks up, shares a point of view, and genuinely listens.
• A relationship builder who earns trust through follow-through, expertise, and care.
• An attention to detail and a growth mindset — you stay curious and keep learning.