PeopleSoft Functional Business Analyst

Position Description

Assured Guaranty is seeking an experienced PeopleSoft Functional Analyst focused on providing functional support and analysis for PeopleSoft Financials applications, specifically for the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Asset Management and TR-Cash Management / Financial Gateway modules.  The analyst will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and support of Oracle PeopleSoft applications as well as designing, implementing and testing customizations, special projects and upgrades. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering and Documentation:
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement and optimization within PeopleSoft applications. 
• System Configuration and Optimization:
  • Implements and enhances software, including configuration, testing, and issue remediation of PeopleSoft Financials application, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable Treasury-Cash Management and Asset Management modules.
• Knowledge
  • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the installed PeopleSoft modules (GL, AP, AM, TR-CM) and system configuration.
  • Possesses a deep understanding of the end-to-end processes from a functional perspective. 
• Testing and Quality Assurance:
  • Creates test scripts and plans with a focus on risk and end user requirements.
  • Coordinates and executes testing and quality assurance activities of customizations, upgrades, and patches across multiple environments to ensure system stability.
• Problem Solving and Support:
  • Provides functional consulting and support to users, troubleshooting issues and offering solutions to system problems.
  • Provides guidance to and assists others in the administration and use of business applications.
  • Implement, and administer software, tools, and procedures to monitor, alert, report on, and remediate issues within business applications
  • Designs and develops nVision reports and SQL queries to facilitate reporting, application troubleshooting, and application enhancements.
• Works successfully with team members to execute complex initiatives
• Self-manages required tasks, with an awareness of efficiency and risk management.
• Possesses strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication with management

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years of accounting experience in general ledger and/ or accounts payable.
• At least five years of experience in PeopleSoft Financials Management with specific knowledge of GL, AP, AM and TR-CM modules.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and supporting Oracle PeopleSoft applications.
• Strong experience in writing Business Requirement, Fit Gap Analysis, and Functional Design documents.
• Proficient in PS Query, SQL and understanding of key transactional tables.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Security, PeopleTools, Application Designer, PeopleCode, PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF) a plus

Compensation

Annual base salary for the position is expected to be from $115,000 per year to $135,000 per year. The actual salary will depend on various factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience and credentials, salary expectations of applicable candidates, and other applicable market conditions. This position also provides applicable employee benefits, as well as eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.