Senior IT Analyst - Systems, Process Improvement & SOX

ADP, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Industries Co. in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Senior IT Analyst to own systems analysis from requirements to validation, improving processes and alignment with business needs.

You will analyze data flows, model current and future state processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions. The role requires a strong IT background, at least 5 years of experience, Deacom ERP expertise, and a degree.

Qualifications

• Experience with Deacom ERP.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience; experience in specialty chemicals, manufacturing, or related industry may be required depending on the role.
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of autonomy, applying advanced knowledge and best practices within the discipline and across related functions.
• Ability to resolve complex day-to-day issues using judgment and analysis of multiple information sources; recommends process improvements and escalates high-impact problems as appropriate.
• Ability to follow and adapt standardized procedures and practices; works independently under broad direction and considers cross-functional impacts.

Responsibilities

• Owns assigned systems analysis deliverables from requirements gathering through solution validation, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business needs.
• Analyzes business processes, system functionality, data flows, and user requirements to identify gaps, improve efficiency, and support effective technology solutions.
• Designs process maps, flow charts, models, and functional documentation that define current-state issues, future-state requirements, and recommended system changes.
• Evaluates new and existing IT systems for compatibility, integration, usability, and performance within the broader application, infrastructure, and network environment.
• Collaborates with business stakeholders, project teams, developers, and technical support groups to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and align solutions with operational objectives.
• Develops functional specifications, business rules, and logic requirements that support technical design, system configuration, and application development activities.
• Coordinates system testing, defect tracking, and user validation activities to confirm solutions meet requirements and operate effectively within existing environments.
• Supports project planning, risk assessment, status tracking, and implementation readiness activities to help deliver technology initiatives within scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Improves system and process performance by identifying recurring issues, recommending practical enhancements, and contributing to continuous improvement across supported IT services and workflows.
• Manages application issues, enhancement requests, upgrades, and ongoing support needs.
• Serves as system administrator for assigned applications, including user access management, configurations, and execution of system controls to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

Skills

Deacom ERP

Autonomy

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

System administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ascent Industries Co. in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Senior IT Analyst to own systems analysis from requirements to validation, improving processes and alignment with business needs.

You will analyze data flows, model current and future state processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions. The role requires a strong IT background, at least 5 years of experience, Deacom ERP expertise, and a degree.