IT Applications Analyst - 100% remote (Dallas, TX)

Overview Requirements
Plan to convert to full time after 90 days
100% remote (Dallas, TX)
Prefer candidates in the Dallas area, but not mandatory
Core Business Hours: Must be available to work 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time
U.S. citizenship required. No sponsorship provided.

Key Requirements: (Must Haves)
Job Tech Requirements
Intermediate SQL experience in writing queries, not just executing prewritten ones
Financial software background
Advanced Excel experience Flat File Integration, VLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables functions
API experience preferred
Software applications support experience
Software Integration Experience
Project Management Experience
Lead the planning and implementation of projects and enhancements including
facilitating the definition of project scope, schedule, budget, goals, and deliverables with key stakeholders
10%2B years experience

Job Summary
Serve as an application and business process expert supporting business users, IT, and third-party vendors. Partner with stakeholders to define enhancement requests, resolve application and process issues, analyze requirements, and develop and execute test plans. Identify root causes of production issues and drive resolution while collaborating across departments in a team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert for applications and business processes to help improve operational efficiency, services, and software functionality.
Act as a liaison between business users and the IT group to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
Develop scope and define backlog items, including epics, features, and user stories, to support Agile software development teams and third-party vendors.
Interpret and prepare technical publications, diagrams, and project specifications.
Partner with business stakeholders to recommend solutions that support organizational goals.
Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the Scrum development process to gather requirements and provide status demonstrations.
Develop and execute robust test plans and test scripts in partnership with team members and business users.
Analyze data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
Conduct root cause analysis to support resolution of production issues and process improvements.
Perform regression testing, identify expected results, and escalate defects as needed.
Provide demonstrations during Scrum development releases for IT and business stakeholders.
Perform basic system fixes and data maintenance as needed.
Assist in developing demos and training materials for new development releases.
Adhere to change management and release control procedures.
Support software integration activities and project management efforts as needed.
Provide 24/7 production support as required.
Lead planning and implementation of projects and enhancements, including facilitating definition of scope, schedule, budget, goals, and deliverables with key stakeholders.
Develop and deliver user training and user documentation.

Minimum Requirements
Education / License / Registration / Certification
Bachelors degree or equivalent specialized work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Years of Experience
Minimum of 10%2B years of related work experience.

Types of Experience
Experience developing and executing test plans under a Scrum development methodology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Passion for user experience, technical problem solving, and collaboration in a team environment.
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Solid understanding of data structure and data flow.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodology.
Microsoft SQL experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Adaptability and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Customer focus and accountability for results.
Ability to work both independently and in a group setting.
5%2B years of ERP experience, Eclipse preferred.
10%2B years of systems support and analysis experience.
Strong understanding of finance business processes, including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Indirect Sourcing and Procurement, Payables, Receivables, Revenue Accounting, Tax, and Treasury, as well as related system dependencies.
Experience with financial systems and processes such as Billtrust, GetPaid, TM1, Oracle, and Kofax.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including delimited files, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
File Transfer Protocol experience.
Oracle and Linux experience preferred.
Scope

Supervision

Not applicable for this job
Complexity of Work

Very Complex: Performs a broad range of tasks involving multiple unrelated work processes and methods. Often requires intensive, in-depth analysis of technical issues. Requires complete understanding of business processes, strategic direction, and impact on internal and external stakeholders.
Independent Judgement and Decision Making

Limited Supervision: Performs complex functions, establishes priorities, resolves issues, and rarely refers to supervisor.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Working Environment
No unusual working conditions indicated for this role.

Physical Demands
Primarily sedentary work with frequent sitting, walking, using hands to operate a computer and office equipment, and communicating with coworkers and clients.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and travel to offsite locations as needed.

Weight and Force Demands
None identified.

Vision Demands
No special vision requirements identified.
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Start Time: 8 am
End Time: 5 pm