Oracle ERP Finance Consultant (GL, AR, AP, CM, EXP)

About the role

Apex IT is a global consulting firm that provides award-winning services to transform the customer, employee, and student experiences. Since 1997, Apex IT our Salesforce and Oracle experts have provided a full range of enterprise solutions including CRM and related applications that support sales, marketing, and service; financial reporting; HR; and Business Intelligence. As a remote company, we have top talent all over the United States and India and are continuously growing. We provide our team with a flexible work-life balance in addition to the traditional benefits.

Job Summary

As an Oracle ERP Cloud Financials Senior Consultant, you will lead and support the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Oracle Cloud Financials solutions. You will serve as a senior functional resource, working closely with clients to understand complex business and finance requirements and translate them into effective Oracle ERP Cloud Financials solutions.

Essential Functions

• Lead client discussions and requirements-gathering sessions to understand business processes, challenges, and functional requirements.
• Analyze complex finance and accounting processes and recommend solutions using Oracle ERP Cloud Financials capabilities and best practices.
• Lead the configuration of Oracle ERP Cloud Financials modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Cash Management (CM), Fixed Assets (FA), and Expense Management (EXP).
• Take ownership of assigned functional workstreams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and review functional design documentation, configuration decisions, and business process recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing business processes and leverage Oracle ERP Cloud Financials functionality to meet client needs.
• Partner with technical and integration resources to define requirements for reports, integrations, extensions, and customizations.
• Support and guide the design of reporting and analytics requirements.
• Lead functional testing activities and support system integration testing and user acceptance testing.
• Analyze and resolve complex functional issues and work closely with clients, project teams, and Oracle Support as needed.
• Support data conversion, deployment, and go-live activities.
• Provide functional guidance, knowledge transfer, and end-user training to client teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior consultants and other project team members.
• Participate in project planning and provide input on scope, risks, dependencies, timelines, and functional deliverables.
• Support post-go-live stabilization and ongoing client support activities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain and pursue continuing education opportunities, such as training and certification exams.
• Participate on internal projects.
• Provide expertise and help to others, as needed, on projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competency

• Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
• Flexible to changing needs.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Good at follow-up
• Willingness to get hands on with the product.
• Works well with a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of Oracle principles and planning.
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May assist with training members of the technical staff.
• May conduct interviews.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities and oversees workflow of project staff.
• May conduct project performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Work Environment

• The work environment is remote or on-site at a client location.
• While remote, employees are expected to provide office space for themselves with a professional background (including virtual backgrounds) and noise level.
• A reliable and consistent internet connection is required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Bending, sitting, lifting, and/or driving.

Position Type and expected hours of work

• Full time work during Apex IT business hours and, at times, outside of business hours, if required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle ERP Cloud Financials.
• Strong functional expertise in Oracle Financials modules such as GL, AP, AR, CM, FA, and Expense Management.
• Experience with full lifecycle Oracle Cloud implementations, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes, Oracle Cloud Financials best practices, and client-facing consulting.
• Experience leading functional workstreams and mentoring junior team members preferred.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Health Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance (Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) High Deductible or Copay plans) with Wellness Program and Teledoc
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Full and Limited Purpose
• Dental Insurance Options
• Vision Insurance Options
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Profit-Sharing Program
• 401(k) Program (available after eligibility period)
• Travel Incentive
• Employer-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Bi-Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit
• Employee Discount Marketplace

Voluntary Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Pre-Paid Legal
• Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Flexible Scheduling
• Remote Work
• Learning and Development Activities
• Employee Assistance Program