SAP Solution Architect

Zurich Insurance • Schaumburg, IL

15d • $143,000 - $244,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Functional FS-CD SAP Consultant, and this person will work in our North America HQ in Schaumburg, IL.  He/She will report to the SAP Technical Manager. The individual will be responsible for following business processes around Billing and Collection using SAP FS-CD for Insurance business: Open item accounting Payment processing Dunning Payment Lot Broker collections Correspondence Month End close and financial accounting. The consultant will create clear, concise deliverables that reflect a deep understanding of business needs and out-of-the-box software functionality. Work with multi-functional/technical teams to prioritize the work and then drive system solutions by clearly articulating business needs and co-ordinate with teams to get development moving. Provide leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff. He/she will lead full life cycle implementations of FS-CD and lead other projects as assigned. Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $244,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.] Why Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033. Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 or more years of experience OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 7 or more years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• 7 plus years of demonstrated experience in process implementation and optimization in the areas of Billing and Disbursement using SAP FS-CD for Insurance business.
• Multiple end-to-end project lifecycle experience within SAP FS-CD/FICO
• Must have a Financial Services and/or an accounting background for SAP FS-CD
• Team player who works well with technical and business resources
• Experience with 3 to 4 full life cycle implementations of FSCD
• Knowledge of FS-CD on S4 HANA
• Knowledge of integrations with SAP Reinsurance (FS-RI) and SAP FICO is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understands communication channels and escalates appropriately
• Strong initiative; able to self-manage
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working through it to get the right things done

Responsibilities

• Following business processes around Billing and Collection using SAP FS-CD for Insurance business
• Open item accounting
• Payment processing
• Dunning
• Payment Lot
• Broker collections
• Correspondence
• Month End close and financial accounting
• Create clear, concise deliverables that reflect a deep understanding of business needs and out-of-the-box software functionality.
• Work with multi-functional/technical teams to prioritize the work and then drive system solutions by clearly articulating business needs and co-ordinate with teams to get development moving.
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff.
• Lead full life cycle implementations of FS-CD and lead other projects as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees