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Accounting Systems Business Analyst - Functional Lead - Contract

Municipal Accounts & Consulting, L.P. United States · $166K/yr

Oct 28
Remote business-analyst Senior (5-10 yrs) Contractor United States
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About the role

The Business Analyst will document current bookkeeping workflows and translate them into functional requirements for a new accounting software system. They will also lead quality assurance efforts, including test planning and facilitating User Acceptance Testing with business stakeholders.

What they look for

Business Analysis Accounting Systems Financial Software Requirements Gathering Business Requirements Documents Process Mapping User Acceptance Testing Functional Testing General Ledger Fund Accounting AP/AR Bank Reconciliations ERP Implementation System Migration Technical Liaison

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience writing business requirements for financial accounting systems and possess strong knowledge of general ledger and fund accounting. Proficiency in English and US work authorization are mandatory requirements for this role.

Full description

Accounting Systems Business Analyst - Functional Lead - ContractClient: Municipal Accounts & Consulting, L.P.  Location:  Remote Contract Rate: $80/hour (1099 Independent Contractor) Contract Duration: 6 months with possible extension

About the Contract Engagement MAC provides bookkeeping and accounting services to hundreds of Texas municipal utility districts (MUDs) and special governmental districts. We are replacing our legacy bookkeeping systems with a purpose-built accounting platform from scratch.

MAC is seeking an experienced Contract Business Analyst with advanced accounting expertise and a strong background in evaluating, implementing, and optimizing enterprise financial software technology and systems. You will partner closely with our Business Process Owner to understand the daily operations of our internal bookkeeping teams, translating those insights into clear, actionable specifications and requirements to support development of a top-tier accounting software system.

Scope of Services• Map & Document Workflows: Partner with bookkeepers and managers to dissect and document current "as-is" workflows and design future "to-be" processes.

  • Own the Requirements: Author comprehensive Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), mapping out financial rules, internal controls, and exceptions.
  • Drive Quality Assurance: Draft test plans and cases, execute functional testing, and methodically track software defects.
  • Lead UAT: Coordinate and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) directly with business users to ensure readiness.
  • Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary liaison to our in-house development team, clarifying requirements and ensuring technical alignment with business goals.

Professional Qualifications• Core Accounting Expertise: A solid foundational understanding of the general ledger, fund accounting, AP/AR, and complex bank reconciliations.

  • Implementation Track Record: Direct experience working on the functional/business side of an accounting system or ERP implementation, migration, or custom build.
  • Artifact Ownership: Proven capability creating clean, thorough BRDs, process flow diagrams, and test scripts from scratch.
  • Consultative Communication: Strong facilitation and documentation skills, with the confidence to professionally challenge the status quo ("that's how we've always done it").

Requirements• Native English proficiency

  • US work authorization and residency
  • 5+ years of experience writing business requirements for financial accounting systems/processes

Nice to Have• Municipal, governmental or special district accounting (MUD experience is a big plus)

  • CPA license or an undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance
  • QuickBooks Desktop experience
  • Experience in AP/payment automation, document management systems, or automated approval workflows

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