Business Analyst

April 11

Aprio

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Top 35 business advisory and CPA firm helping clients and team members achieve what's next.

Audit & accounting • tax planning & preparation • state & local tax • tax credits • business consulting

1001 - 5000

💰 Debt Financing on 2018-10

Description

• Work with all levels of the organization to introduce and implement changes in business processes and application practices affecting clients, to include proposing system-related business processes and technologies • Performs planning and analysis of new, enhanced, improved or revised existing, information systems or related technologies, strategies, standards, policy and procedures, continuous improvement, and budget for assigned projects. • Stays abreast of current and upcoming technology and software offerings in the industry, understanding their abilities while assessing their potential value and application in the tax practice, with a focus on creating efficiencies and increasing automation. • Continuous communication with tax practice leadership on new technologies and concepts while providing recommendations for software testing • Develop and manage a charter and timeline for testing, evaluating, and implementation of new technology • Serve in project manager role for key departmental initiatives • Analyzes audiences and develops effective communication strategies and drive the organizational change / ensure adoption • Own the end-to-end process change and oversee / deliver socialization and training • Work with teams to drive continuous improvement mindset. • Monitors compliance with policy, procedures and guidelines of the Department • Develop test procedures to ensure existing system software and modifications meet user specifications. • Apply system analysis techniques and procedures including interviewing various resources to gather required information, analyzing and documenting requirements. • Support development of software or system functional specifications that allow for the successful development/configuration of select Automation software solutions. • Will work in the evaluation of new technologies and platforms • Be the departmental contact person for internal DevOps team, IT and tool vendors • Use data analysis techniques to gain insights from various sources • Be a trusted automation and tooling advisor for DevOps initiatives by providing objective, practical and relevant ideas, insights and advice.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience • Familiarity with Tax Software required. (CCH Axcess Tax, GoSystem Tax, UltraTax CS, Lacerte Tax, Caseware, CCH Engagement, Workpapers CS) • Keen attention to detail, Problem Solving and strong Analytical Skills • 2 years of experience with documenting processes and practices, often in accepted project methodology artifacts, while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, priorities, projects, and deadlines • Understanding of Project Management fundamentals • Expert Knowledge of Excel • Mid-level knowledge and experience around database principles and computer science fundamentals • Understanding of APIs (Application Programming Interface) Preferred Skills • Consulting experience • Strong customer service orientation • Experience with working within Office 365 and SharePoint • Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform including Power BI and Power Automate • Knowledge of DAX and SSIS • Knowledge and / or basic development experience in any of the following technologies: Python, Visual Basic, Java, Objective C, C , .NET

Benefits

• Top-rated culture • Vast growth opportunities • Next big career move