Systems Analyst - SAP FICO

About the role

This role will be responsible for configuration, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and integration support across financial modules, and external systems integrations such as Avalara tax integration, iRec / Bank of America CashPro reconciliation processes, and close collaboration with SAP SD (Order-to-Cash) stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for SAP FICO modules, including GL, AR, AP, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Profitability Analysis.
• Configure and maintain finance settings in SAP S/4HANA, including document types, posting keys, tax configurations, and payment terms.
• Support Avalara integration (transaction tax determination, jurisdiction mapping, API / RFC troubleshooting).
• Support and optimize bank connectivity and reconciliation with iRec / Bank of America CashPro, including statement processing, payment files, and cash application processes.
• Work closely with SAP SD teams on Order-to-Cash process improvements, including pricing, billing, taxation, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with internal Finance business stakeholders (AR, AP, GL, Treasury, Tax) to understand requirements and translate them into functional design.
• Participate in SAP change management cycles, system upgrades, release testing, and major transformation projects.
• Write functional specifications, system documentation, process flows (BPMN/SAP Signavio or similar), and test scripts.
• Support data governance, compliance, and audit requirements (SOX controls, segregation of duties, license usage).
• Perform root-cause analysis of incidents and propose corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct unit, integration, and UAT testing with business partners.
• Monitor system integration logs and reconciliation errors related to Avalara, banking, and O2C financial postings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of SAP FICO hands-on experience in configuration and support.
• Solid understanding of FI/CO integration with SD (billing, revenue postings, account determination, tax procedures).
• Experience with Avalara (AvaTax) integration—configuration, troubleshooting, and tax mapping.
• Experience with bank file integration / Treasury tools such as iRec and Bank of America CashPro.
• Strong knowledge of Fiori apps for Finance, SAP security concepts, and data management.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or similar industries.
• Experience with SAP CPI/PI/EDI interfaces.
• Familiarity with SAP credit management, FSCM, and dispute management.
• Understanding of SAP license management / GRC / audit controls.
• Knowledge of Project Systems (PS) cost tracking and controlling.
• Experience working with Service Now and Jira.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to keep up with current technology trends to assess and make recommendations on processes, designs, operations, in keeping with the latest technology.