Workday Financials Specialist
Jane Street•3h ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-timeMid Level5+ yrs exp
Visa-friendly
- 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
- 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
- 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
Required skills
WorkdayAccountingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFixed AssetsTaxFinancial Reportingsystem integrationsreporting toolssecurity configuration