SAP Specialist(Opens a new window)

SAP Specialist

Opportunity ID

8184

Department

Practice Management

Location(s)

Parsippany

State

New Jersey

Function

Information Technology

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity in our Information Technology team for an SAP Specialist.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

SAP Specialist will be a liaison between the technology and finance departments supporting our deployment of SAP S/4HANA Cloud and its associated products. They will work with vendors, contractor resources, and internal team members to do this work and support all of them as needed. This person will be a member of a virtual team supporting SAP globally. They should be knowledgeable in the use and implementation of SAP, be familiar with financial processes, and be committed to constant learning & personal development.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

Collaborate With Key Partners:

• Liaison and partnership with the business (Finance)
• Liaison to vendors and contractor resources to support tech stack within assigned area
• Coordinate with Managed Services on Upgrades/Releases, project planning, performance and reliability, and other activities, including regression testing
• Maintain strong relationships with key technology vendors
  
  

Exhibit Operations And Technology Proficiencies

• Be aware of the products and services of the app workings within the assigned area of ownership
• Keep up to date on the accountable product or component or the app with latest changes deployed and changes in the pipeline
• Support the SAP team and ensure that all open tasks are addressed and closed once the user is satisfied
• Service support tickets related to assigned area of ownership with consultation and coordination as needed to resolve issues or incidents reported
• Be a part of the on-call support during releases/deployments and external coverage
• Contribute to and maintain process and system documentation; this includes documenting business processes, technical processes, integrations, software specific documents and knowledge base articles
• Contribute to a disaster recovery and risk mitigation planning
• Perform system administration functions in systems to control access using the least rights methodology for role access
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as the IT Application SME
• Serve as backup to other team members to backfill during peak periods, PTO, etc.
• Create and maintain documentation and audit trails on the systems
• Create standardized templates and documentation
  
  

Seek Out Opportunities To Improve Operations

• Look for opportunities to automate manual processes as much as possible
• Implement proactive, preventive, and reactive maintenance measures
• Support business process change
• Monitor and optimize resource utilization
• Contribute to processes for evaluating and onboarding new technical and technology resources
• Track and report cost savings
• Establish continuous improvement processes for SAP operations
  
  

Specific Core SAP Tasks

• Managing SAP, Billing, Bulk Billing, WIP Editor, Replicon, Concur, all ancillary systems associated in the ServiceNOW queues in partnership with a member of the Finance team.
• Ensuring daily updates, communicating timelines, and obtaining root cause analysis on tickets.
• Develop Knowledge Base Articles (Troubleshooting Guides) for known errors and their resolutions by identifying common trends and communicate to the Service Desk and Project Ascend Mailbox Team.
• Liaison with Finance and vendor counterparts for all inquiries and Service Desk Tickets while providing RCA, ETA, Status updates, and ticket updates; manage the day-to-day meetings and tasks with the vendors.
• Monitor and audit SAP FUE Licenses on a quarterly basis as well as when the threshold has 20 remaining licenses.
• Provision Billing Management Solution Access and specialized SAP access to the Vendors after the approval process.
• Liaison between the Finance team and AMS vendor for SAP Upgrades every August and February.
• Responsible for completing SAP Certificate Renewal Process on a regular cadence and facilitate the process with the required vendors.
• Monitor, maintain, and coordinate for integration failures.
• Stay up to date with existing training and take additional SAP Training to advance as an SAP and/or Ancillary system administrator.
  
  

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field; or 1 year equivalent experience may be substituted for each year earned towards a Bachelor’s degree.
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• SAP Certified Specialist - Implementation Consultant - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition
• SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, Financial Accounting
  
  

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in technology support, with at least 3 years focusing on SAP/ERP solutions
• Experience with ERP systems and automation tools
• Understanding of technology products, services, and market trends
  
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build and work in a high-performing team, with a focus on mentorship, talent development, and fostering a collaborative culture
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  
  

Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a demonstrated capacity for innovative problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Project management and organizational capabilities
  
  

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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CohnReznick is a professional services firm that provides advisory, assurance, and tax services. The firm has offices nationwide and is an independent member of Nexia.