PeopleSoft Functional Financials Consultant

Position : PeopleSoft Functional Financials Consultant

Location : Atlanta, GA

Duration: 2+ Months

We are seeking a functional PeopleSoft professional with proven experience in several PeopleSoft Financial Modules (i.e., General Ledger, Purchasing, Commitment Control, etc.), with extensive experience working with the General Ledger and/or Purchasing modules, to join our Financial Systems Division.

Leveraging relevant knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, reporting and budgeting processes as well as related accounting considerations, the qualified candidate will provide high quality support and leadership for the optimal design and configuration of the system to assure maximum benefit to our customers. This candidate will also be required to work in partnership and independently with the relevant Business Owner organizations and other functional SMEs (as required) to identify and refine business requirements, and create the functional design and architecture necessary to support the requirements. It is also expected that this candidate will be familiar with full lifecycle development processes and perform all expected functional procedures as required. Finally, personal commitment to serve the customer with excellence, competence, proficiency and courtesy will be essential.

Technical Competencies

Ability to determine functional needs and system requirements.

Ability to evaluate existing systems and understand their structure and component parts.

Ability to prepare models, diagrams and layouts.

Knowledge of naming conventions, encyclopedia management, transactions definitions, general specification definition, programming standards and testing procedures.

Knowledge of quality assurance plans.

Knowledge of data extraction methods.

Ability to work with other IT units/staff to diagnose problem.

Ability to communicate information to stakeholders and customers.

Ability to assist in developing communication plans.

Ability to review and interpret installation/upgrade notes.

Ability to execute test scripts.

Ability to conduct training sessions.

Ability to research and stay abreast of technological advances.

Ability to establish standards and procedures.

Ability to act as a liaison between groups.

Ability to assess/evaluate customer’s needs and business requirements.

Knowledge of operational procedures.

Ability to adhere to deadlines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.