Sr Financials Consultant, State & Local Government
WorkdayFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess an active Workday Certification in Contracts-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, or Record-to-Report. Proficiency is required in Workday areas such as general ledger, budgeting, cash management, grant management, chart of accounts re-design, procure-to-pay, purchase order conversions, expense management, fixed asset management, and/or order-to-cash. Report writer and composite reporting experience are desired. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is necessary.
The Workday Financials Principal Consultant will bridge the gap between business and technical teams by solving complex Workday inter-system problems and guiding clients through implementation and operation phases. This role involves configuring the system to meet business requirements and design specifications. Responsibilities include becoming a Workday Financials expert, recommending solutions based on client needs, guiding clients through design sessions and configuration decisions, supporting clients through all project phases, performing multiple tasks under limited direction, mentoring fellow consultants, and participating in update training and internal knowledge-sharing opportunities.
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