Sr. Business Analyst / 6

Job Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Reference Code: 06 Visit us on the web http://apshealthcare.com/ APS was founded as a behavioral healthcare company and has evolved into a specialty healthcare company that offers customized, integrated healthcare solutions across two major product lines: care management and behavioral healthcare services. The company has capitalized on its experience in behavior change to create physical and mental healthcare programs that are industry renowned. The use of an integrated approach to healthcare for the mind and body has allowed APS to be more effective in improving the quality and effectiveness of care. Today, APS is a pioneer in providing health and disease management services while retaining its position as one of the leading behavioral healthcare organizations in the United States. In fact, APS is the only specialty healthcare company with extensive experience in health management, behavioral healthcare, employee assistance programs (EAP), informatics and quality review/oversight programs. Sr. Business Analyst / 6 Position Description:The Senior Business Analyst - Great Plains partners with the Director of Financial Systems, Controller, Assistant Controller, and other senior and department managers, process owners, and system users to develop, administer, and support the Great Plains application environment and to ensure that it achieves business objectives and meets user and regulatory requirements.? Perform all system administration tasks related to Great Plains and FRx, including creating and maintaining users, managing and performing maintenance procedures, developing and executing SQL routines, and other related tasks.? Provide end-user training and support related to Great Plains and FRx.? Generate standard and ad-hoc reports to support accounting, financial, and internal auditing processes.? Analyze the impact of implementing new systems as well as upgrading and/or making other changes to existing systems related to Great Plains and FRx.? Prepare documentation for system projects, procedures, and processes related to Great Plains and FRx.? Ensure that software applications and change control procedures comply with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley guidelinesEducation:? Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.Requirements:? 3+ years experience administering Microsoft Great Plains, version 8.0 or later.? Hands-on experience and understanding of the General Ledger, Payables Management, Receivables Management, Sales Order Processing, and Project Accounting modules in Great Plains.? Strong SQL knowledge.? Strong working knowledge of the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and project management techniques.? Advanced understanding of accounting and financial reporting principals (GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.).? Experience with Microsoft FRx preferred.? Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.? Excellent communication skills.? Excellent time and priority management skills.