Bilingual (En/Fr) GL Services Consultant

Dayforce; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Unlimited Time Away From Work

10 paid US holidays

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking a General Ledger Consultant to lead complete GL implementations, from planning and discovery to design, configuration, testing and deployment. The role partners with client leaders and project teams to deliver accurate GL posting and reporting solutions.

You will apply accounting and software expertise in a SaaS environment, advise on best practices, and manage multiple clients with competing priorities, travel to client sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software implementation experience with a focus on accounting.
• Experience with SaaS/Cloud environments and HCM implementations.
• Ability to document requirements, issues, and outcomes clearly.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the GL implementation process from discovery to deployment.
• Collaborate with client project managers and executives throughout the project.
• Advise clients on best practices to maximize value and ROI.
• Coordinate with internal partners and third parties for successful delivery.
• Multitask across multiple clients and priorities while mentoring others.

Skills

Software implementation

Fluent English

Fluent French

Accounting knowledge

SQL/XML/XSLT

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Accounting

Tools

SQL

XML

XSLT

Job description

United States

Job Description

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand prom ise - Makes Work Life Better ™ - Reflects our co mmitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

About the Opportunity

The General Ledger Consultant will manage and execute the entire implementation lifecycle, including planning, discovery, design, and deployment, in addition to project and client management responsibilities, with a focus on General Ledger (GL) requirements.

What You'll Get to Do

• Manage all aspects of the GL implementation process, including collaborative consultation with the client, requirements definition, solution design, guided configuration, unit and integration testing, training, and full deployment.
• Apply functional and technical expertise to effectively execute requirements.
• Partner with client project managers and executives throughout the implementation.
• Engage specific client contacts, such as Controllers, Accountants, and Financial Officers, to complete analysis of client-specific GL posting requirements.
• Consult and advise clients throughout the implementation process on best practices that maximize value and return on investment.
• Collaborate with the project team, internal partners, external clients, and third parties to ensure successful delivery.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and clients at the same time with multiple competing priorities and coach others to work effectively.

Skills and Experience We Value

• Must be fluent in English and French, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Accounting, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software implementation experience, with a focus on accounting.
• Practical knowledge of accounting and payroll, production environments, and implementation practices.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
• Experience with software in a SaaS/Cloud environment with a focus on HCM.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines for multiple clients concurrently.
• Proven ability to document requirements, issues, and outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SQL, XML, and XSLT.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience with Payroll modules within Workday, Ultimate, Lawson, or ADP.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

• medical
• dental
• vison
• life insurance
• 401k plan (plus match)
• Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• unlimited Time Away FromWork (in lieu of accrued vacation time)
• 10 paid US holidays
• up to 80 hours of paid sick time
• 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.

About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.