Reporting Analyst * SAP Employee Central Payroll & Finance

Are you a Reporting Analyst - SAP Employee Central Payroll & Finance who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Aerospace and Defense industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in developing and maintaining payroll/finance reports in Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) environments (Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), SAP Business Warehouse, SAP BusinessObjects), and at least one modern BI tool (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work remotely with our client in Lakeland, FL. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• As a Reporting Analyst, you will work directly with the Payroll Reporting Manager to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll-finance reports that power data-driven decision-making across a global workforce.
• Report Development & Maintenance
  1. Design, build, test, and deploy SAP ABAP reports, SAP BW queries, and visualizations in Power BI/Tableau that meet functional and regulatory requirements.
  2. Create and maintain batch job specifications and data extraction routines for payroll/finance reporting.
• Data Validation & Quality Assurance
  1. Perform reconciliations of payroll and finance data sources, flagging and resolving discrepancies.
  2. Implement automated validation scripts (e.g., using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), or Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP's) data quality tools) to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Requirement Gathering & Documentation
  1. Partner with functional payroll, Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology stakeholders to capture detailed reporting requirements.
  2. Document data lineage, business rules, and report specifications in a centrally accessible repository.
• Compliance & Governance
  1. Ensure all reporting outputs comply with internal governance standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)/International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting principles, and external regulatory mandates (e.g., tax reporting, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)/California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)).
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  1. Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML)-based anomaly detection, and enhance data visualizations.
  2. Contribute to the team's agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups) to ensure work remains aligned with roadmap milestones.
  3. Identify and resolve payroll reporting discrepancies and issues, ensuring business requirements are met.

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay rate: $50.00/Hour.
• Hours: 4/10
• Length: Temp (6 Months)

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions, and we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of needs in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to them, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and maintaining payroll/finance reports in Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) environments (Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), SAP Business Warehouse, SAP BusinessObjects), and at least one modern BI tool (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in Scrum/Agile teams, participating in sprint ceremonies, and managing backlog items.

• Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll or Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) certification.
• Experience with Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) SuccessFactors/Employee Central (EC)/Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
• Exposure to global payroll regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with robotic process automation (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) or Artificial Intelligence-driven data validation tools.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)) as applied to people-cost accounting.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale transformation programs.
• Proficient in SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) report programming and data extraction (Intermediate Document, Open Data Protocol (OData), Cloud Platform Integration (CPI)).
• Good SQL/SQL-script knowledge.
• Familiarity with data-visualization best practices and dashboard design.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into precise technical specifications and to perform root-cause analysis of data discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.

Additional Information :

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.