SAP Techno-Functional Analyst

Description:
Hybrid, Charlotte - highly preferred
We are seeking an experienced SAP IS-U FI-CA Functional Analyst to support and enhance SAP solutions across utility customer financial and receivables processes. This role is ideal for a candidate who combines deep SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) expertise with a strong understanding of accounting and financial processes. The analyst will work closely with business stakeholders, Finance, functional teams, and technical resources to resolve complex production issues, deliver enhancements, and translate business and financial requirements into effective SAP solutions. The position will play an important role in supporting SAP production operations while helping improve the stability, efficiency, and effectiveness of our FI-CA capabilities.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $65.00 to $70.00/hr. w2
JN -60
Responsibilities:

• Serve as a functional subject-matter expert for SAP IS-U FI-CA / Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable.
• Provide hands-on functional support for production issues, system enhancements, projects, configuration, and testing.
• Support key FI-CA processes including accounts receivable and payable, payments and payment runs, dunning and collections, refund management, security deposits, write-offs, interest, installment plans, and clearing and clearing control.
• Analyze complex production issues and work with functional and technical teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Translate financial, accounting, billing, and business requirements into functional designs and SAP configurations.
• Support high-volume and mass-processing activities within SAP FI-CA.
• Participate throughout the solution lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, configuration, testing, defect resolution, implementation, and production support.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate and prioritize defects, enhancements, and operational needs.
• Lead and facilitate defect-prioritization discussions, workshops, and working sessions.
• Communicate complex SAP and financial concepts to both business and technical audiences.

Experience Requirements:

• Strong functional experience with SAP FI-CA and in-depth knowledge of FI-CA processes and configuration.
• Experience with Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable processes including dunning, payments, refunds, and clearing.
• Experience supporting SAP production environments with complex issue and defect analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial or billing requirements into structured SAP solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with effective collaboration across business, Finance, functional, and technical organizations.
• Experience managing stakeholders and facilitating cross-functional discussions.
• SAP IS-U experience and knowledge of integration between FI-CA and related SAP capabilities.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Preferred: Accounting degree and/or professional accounting certification such as CPA.
• Preferred: Experience with SAP General Ledger, accounting integration, and financial code-block mapping.
• Preferred: Experience supporting month-end financial processing.
• Preferred: Experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP HANA reporting.
• Preferred: Product management experience.
• Preferred: Utility industry and SAP IS-U experience.
• Preferred: Knowledge of financial controls, audit trails, regulatory or compliance requirements, tax reporting, and data archiving.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field preferred. Accounting degree and/or CPA preferred.

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W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
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