Best suited to mid-level Workday Financials professionals with global team collaboration experience and a focus on automation and system optimization.
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Original posting from Jane Street via Greenhouse
About the Position
We are looking for a Workday Financials Specialist to join our global team. We use Workday to support our global Infrastructure and Technology teams, and its flexibility and performance are critical for the firm’s success. You will help with system administration and maintenance, with a particular focus on finding ways to scale and optimize processes by automating Workday tasks and information. You’ll also work closely with members of the Accounting, Procurement, Tax, and Tech teams, as well as system vendors, to meet the accounting technology needs of our firm.
We are a global team, which means day-to-day work will include providing support and enhancements for our overseas offices in addition to supporting our local New York team.
Additional responsibilities of this role will include:
Assisting with all system queries and issue resolution
Helping maintain system workflows and business process approval chains
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, conduct testing, and ensure successful user adoption
Assisting with the design, development, and maintenance of custom reports to address questions and requests from the business
Auditing and monitoring of data to ensure accuracy
Creating and updating supporting documentation, such as operational guides, end-user documents, and FAQs
Executing and/or coordinating testing of new business processes, system modifications, and updates
Assisting with identifying and facilitating end-user training
Monitoring upcoming product releases, reviewing release notes, assessing new features, and understanding their impact on business processes and functionality
Recommending improvement opportunities and continuously innovating across the Workday platform and the firm’s systems
About You
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Have 5+ years of Workday Financials experience
Understands system design, configuration, and administration with a particular emphasis in Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Tax and Financial Reporting
Knowledge of system integrations and how to ensure proper data flow of Financial information to other systems
Experience with reporting tools and security configuration within Workday
Self-motivated, demonstrating sound judgment and initiative while keeping others informed as appropriate
Ability to handle competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Detail oriented and organized with strong verbal and written communication skills
Team player who is collaborative and flexible in nature
Mature, trustworthy, and discreet, with an appreciation for the importance of confidentiality in this role
If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com
Source: Jane Street careers (Greenhouse)