Lead Financial Systems Analyst - 90416916 - Washington

Amtrak•Washington, DC

10d•$94,300 - $122,256•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports Amtrak’s large S/4HANA transformation initiative, either directly on the project or through department support. The project is expected to last approximately 2–3 years; continuation of work after its completion will depend on business needs. The analyst oversees SAP modules for service requests, enhancements, and business-process improvements, acting as an intermediary between Finance and the Center of Expertise (COE). The role manages COE tickets, including requirements gathering, content approval, prioritization, testing, and acceptance. It focuses on Billing, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Cost Accounting, and Projects, while coordinating with HCM, logistics, and operations teams. The analyst also troubleshoots SAP ECC interface issues with colleagues and partner system contacts, supports compliance with company quality standards and processes, and provides solution-enhancement and quality-assurance expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience.
At least 6 years of relevant work experience.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, including U.S. GAAP and GAAS, and demonstrated ability to apply cost accounting concepts and evaluate internal controls supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Strong expertise in accounting systems and financial software, with ability to analyze complex system and data issues, identify root causes, and implement practical, well-controlled solutions.
Ability to lead work through influence, motivate and guide team members with varying expertise, plan and coordinate activities, and help others focus on implementing change without formal people-management responsibility.
Strong project and program management skills, including planning work, negotiating priorities, and driving initiatives to completion in complex, cross-functional environments.
Effective oral and written communication skills to explain technical, financial, and system concepts to financial and non-financial stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
Demonstrated ethics, integrity, and dependability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience.
At least 8 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the relationship between the Finance department and the COE, clarifying requirements for service tickets and enhancements related to Billing, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Controlling, and Project Systems.
Address issues related to Billing, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Controlling, and Project Systems; prioritize solutions; and participate in information gathering for new financial initiatives.
Review functional and technical designs, redefine process definitions, and understand Amtrak’s Billing and Accounts Receivable systems, cost accounting, and cash payments.
Prepare functional documentation for business enhancements, including reports, interfaces, conversions, extensions, forms, workflows, and end-user reference material.
Perform configuration activities for prototype and production solutions.
Assist with unit, integration, regression, and stress testing, and develop test plans and scripts.
Collaborate with colleagues and partner system contacts to troubleshoot issues affecting SAP ECC interfaces and support compliance with company quality standards and processes.