JD Edwards Business Application Analyst

Worthington Enterprises; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

On-site Medical Center

401K Match

Career growth opportunities

Profit sharing

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises is seeking a JD Edwards Business Application Analyst to lead analysis, design, implementation, and support of JD Edwards financial applications across the organization. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of JD Edwards experience in finance and accounting within manufacturing or distribution settings.

This hybrid role requires 10–20% travel and on-site work at our Columbus headquarters at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of JD Edwards experience supporting Finance and Accounting modules.
• Experience with process mapping and requirements gathering.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements analysis and translate into JD Edwards specifications.
• Design, configure, and implement JD Edwards Finance modules to meet business objectives.
• Coordinate testing and ensure financial accuracy, integrations, and reporting.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for JD Edwards Finance apps and processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and external partners; train end users.

Skills

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Financial analysis

Process mapping

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Accounting/Finance

Tools

SOX compliance

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced JD Edwards Business Application Analyst to join our IT team. This role involves leading the analysis, design, implementation, and support of JD Edwards financial applications across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of JD Edwards experience supporting Finance and Accounting functions in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment. This role will also work closely with Finance, Accounting, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure applications align with organizational goals, strengthen financial controls, enhance efficiency, and support accurate reporting. This role requires a proactive, solution-oriented individual who can manage complex projects and deliver results.

This role is required to travel approximately 10-20% depending upon business needs and is a hybrid position spending at least 3 days/week on-site at our corporate headquarters.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Requirements Analysis:
  • Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders to understand and document business requirements, processes, controls, and objectives.
  • Translate business requirements into functional specifications for JD Edwards solutions.
  • Conduct gap analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement, financial control enhancement, and system optimization.
• Application Design and Implementation:
  • Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of JD Edwards applications to meet business objectives.
  • Work with developers, architects, and external partners to deliver high-quality solutions that are compliant with SOX and segregation-of-duties regulations.
  • Develop and execute test plans to validate functionality, financial accuracy, integrations, and reporting.
• System Support and Maintenance:
  • Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, updates, and maintenance for JD Edwards Finance applications.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process issues.
  • Maintain system documentation, user manuals, process flows, financial controls, and configuration guides.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
  • Serve as a liaison between IT and Finance/Accounting teams.
  • Facilitate meetings, gather requirements, and identify financial process improvement opportunities.
  • Train end users and support adoption of JD Edwards Finance applications and processes.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify automation and optimization opportunities within financial processes and reporting.
  • Stay current on JD Edwards Finance functionality, accounting standards, and emerging technologies.
  • Lead initiatives that improve financial processes, systems, controls, and business value.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or similar ERP applications supporting Finance and Accounting modules.
• Experience with process mapping, requirements gathering, functional specification development, and financial system testing.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance/Accounting experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of financial close, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, financial reporting processes.
• Knowledge of business process modeling and optimization techniques.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution (up to $1,000/single or $2,000/family depending on plan type)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
• As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset. Ample opportunity for career growth- we promote from within
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)

About Us

Worthington Enterprises is proud to foster an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and contribute their unique strengths. Your talents may be a fit for this role or other opportunities across our organization. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process; if you need assistance using our careers website, please contact [e-mail].

Worthington Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday lives by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates with two primary business segments: Building Performance Solutions and Trade & Specialty Solutions. Our deeply held Philosophy is rooted in the Golden Rule – we treat our customers, employees, investors and suppliers as we would like to be treated.