SAP OTC Consultant

Knack Solutions; West Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic solutions provider in the Chicago area is seeking an Accounts Receivable Project Consultant to enhance credit management and optimize processes. This role includes project management of end-to-end process design and collaboration with various finance personnel. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting and project management, alongside experience with SAP. The position offers excellent work-life balance, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounting/Finance experience required.
• Global OTC Process Owner/Manager experience required.
• 5+ years in an Accounting/Finance leadership position preferred.
• Extensive experience with SAP order to cash/FSCM required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AR Department to align priorities.
• Assist in defining and designing the OTC roadmap.
• Document designed end-to-end processes.
• Document end-to-end processes and define KPIs and performance measures.
• Collaborate with customer service on OTC initiatives and process efficiencies.
• Ensure root cause analysis and implement corrections.
• Project manage new processes and controls as needed.
• Review and analyze AR-related financial statements and trends.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Data presentation

Education

BS in Accounting / Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Work Authorization: USC and GC holders only

Location: Remote/Hybrid - West suburbs of Chicago

Contract: Full time

Description

• The AR (Accounts Receivable Project Consultant will assist the Finance Director with the end to end process design and governance for Credit management, Cash Applications, Deductions management and Collections activities with emphasis on process standardization and optimization across the business.
• This position will be heavily involved with a large scope the OTC process transformation and support the implementation of multidivisional enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other enabling technologies to optimize the OTC process.
• The successful candidate will have previous experience within OTC global process ownership, project management, SAP, and IT.
• Strong interpersonal communication, project management, technical skills, and the ability to interact with various levels of finance personnel and IT is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AR Department to ensure alignment of priorities, and influence of results through working in a matrixed environment
• Assist in defining, designing and implementing the OTC roadmap to deliver targeted business benefits and ease of process use for the end user and external customer.
• Provide process and business systems expertise for business integrations including new business models Identify, drive, and monitor continuous improvements related to the OTC process area
• Document designed end to end processes
• Define and agree on KPIs and performance measures associated with the end to end process
• Collaborate with customer service on key OTC initiatives and process efficiencies
• Ensure adequate and timely root cause analysis to understand problem drivers and implementation of necessary corrections and/or changes
• Project Manage the implementation of new processes and controls as needed
• Assists with review and analysis of the financial statements and trends specific to AR
• Transfer documented knowledge to team members

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated strong project management ability
• Manages Complexity
• Organizational Savvy
• Business Acumen
• Presentation Skills
• Drives Vison and Purpose
• Balances Stakeholders

Skills/Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for personal and professional excellence
• Strong work ethic, uncompromising integrity, and personal humility
• Ability to manage change and help the organization develop into one team through improved processes and systems
• Excellent attention to detail, well-organized, highly accountable, and self-motivated
• Excellent analytical insight, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience presenting and analyzing large quantities of data
• Able to manage multiple, competing priorities while maintaining data accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Action-oriented individual with the perseverance to push high value projects through to completion
• Established ability to succinctly present complex analysis to all levels within the organization

Education & Experience

• BS in Accounting / Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Global OTC Process Owner/Manager experience required
• 5+ years of Accounting/Finance experience required
• 5+ years in Accounting/Finance leadership position preferred
• Extensive experience with SAP order to cash/FSCM required
• Business Analytics tool experience preferred (PowerBI/Qlikview)
• Advanced Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Powerpoint)

What We Can Offer You

Weve been named a Best Place to Work by the Chicago Post.

Our employees value the flexibility at Knack Solutions that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nations highest priorities.

Company Overview

At Knack Solutions, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. Knack Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.