SAP Assistant Manager

About the role

This role involves managing and configuring SAP Business One Financial, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Banking, and Fixed Assets modules. You will oversee the chart of accounts structure, G/L account determinations, and posting periods to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles. You will implement and maintain internal controls and approval workflows within SAP B1 for high-value transactions, purchase orders, and payments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and configure the SAP Business One Financial, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Banking, and Fixed Assets modules
• Oversee the chart of accounts structure, G/L account determinations, and posting periods to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles
• Implement and maintain internal controls and approval workflows within SAP B1 for high-value transactions, purchase orders, and payments
• Provide expert support for daily accounting operations, including automatic and manual journal entries, recurring postings, and bank reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of AP and AR activities, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and collections management
• Manage fixed asset lifecycles within the system, including acquisition, depreciation, and retirement
• Generate and customize financial reports using SAP B1 tools like Crystal Reports and Excel Reporter
• Perform real-time budget vs. actual analysis and provide insights and recommendations to management based on financial data
• Lead or assist in the implementation of new SAP B1 functionalities or modules, including needs assessment, gap analysis, and data migration
• Develop and maintain documentation, including process flows, user manuals, and configuration settings

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience in a financial or accounting role, with specific experience in SAP Business One implementation and support
• In-depth knowledge of SAP B1 financial modules
• Strong understanding of SQL queries and Crystal Reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot system issues and optimize processes
• Excellent communication skills to interact with various stakeholders and conduct user training
• CPA certification is a plus