AP Analyst (Finance) Location Remote (CST or EST time zones preferred) Pay Rate $70 – $75/hr (C2C) Contract Length 6 months Hours 40 hours/week Work Authorization No H-1B sponsorship available for this role Introduction We are seeking an SAP Analyst to join a Finance team supporting FP&A and General Ledger processes with a focus on automating journal entries and improving month-end efficiency. This is a great opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level SAP finance professional (roughly 4–7 years of experience) who wants hands-on exposure to FP&A GL accounting and SAP Finance modules in a healthcare industry environment. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills along with a pragmatic process-improvement mindset. Required Skills & Qualifications Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered. 3–5 years in finance roles with direct exposure to FP&A and General Ledger responsibilities Practical experience with SAP FI master data posting logic and month-end processes Solid understanding of accounting principles journal entry mechanics reconciliations and close activities Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables Power Query formulas macros/VBA preferred) strong familiarity with Outlook Teams and SharePoint Comfortable working with automation tools APIs or RPA able to translate business requirements into technical specifications Strong attention to detail problem solving and ability to perform variance and root cause analysis Clear written and verbal communication able to present findings to finance and non-finance stakeholders Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Preferred Skills & Qualifications Nice-to-have skills that would make a candidate more competitive but are not required. Experience with journal entry automation RPA or AI-assisted finance tools Experience building reports dashboards or simple apps using Microsoft Power Platform / Power BI Basic SQL or scripting knowledge to extract and manipulate financial data Familiarity with integrations between SAP and other finance systems or data warehouses SAP certification in FI/CO or an accounting certification (CPA CMA) Day-to-Day Responsibilities Outline of key tasks and expectations for the role. Design test and deploy automated journal entry workflows to reduce manual posting and improve accuracy Configure maintain and troubleshoot SAP Finance modules relevant to GL and FP&A (FI CO and related submodules) Support month-end and quarter-end close activities including reconciliations variance analysis and journal posting Prepare financial analyses forecasts and variance explanations to support budgeting and forecasting cycles Identify opportunities to streamline GL and FP&A processes document requirements and collaborate with IT and automation teams to implement solutions Maintain strong controls around journal entry automation ensure auditability and compliance with accounting policies Work cross-functionally with accounting treasury tax and business stakeholders to gather requirements and validate automated outputs Build and maintain Excel models and Power BI/Power Platform reports to monitor automation performance and financial KPIs Create test scripts perform user acceptance testing and maintain clear process and technical documentation Ideal Candidate Competencies Process Oriented Systematic approach to documenting and improving workflows Collaborative Works well across teams and with external vendors Curious and Adaptive Eager to learn new automation technologies and apply them pragmatically Quality Focused Prioritizes data accuracy controls and audit readiness Time Management Able to manage competing priorities during close cycles Interview Process Interviews are moving quickly with an ASAP start date. Candidates should be prepared for an expedited interview timeline. #tech #remote