Oracle Applications Engineer II – Finance

JOB SUMMARY

Provides advanced functional support in developing conversions, interfaces, customizations and workflow design during implementation, upgrade and maintenance of the Sewer District’s Oracle business application software for Finance modules. The Engineer works with business partners to elicit requirements, analyze data, identify business process gaps and to propose solutions. Responsible for conducting detailed research, suggesting business process improvements to meet medium complex business needs and develops proof of concept. Works with other IT technical team members and external consultants to research, design, document, configure, set-up, test and deploy solutions to achieve medium complex business functionalities in conformity with established standards, methodologies, policies, procedures and develop standards. Provides assistance to the technical team as required. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works closely with business and technical team to identify, recommend and implement solutions for Oracle EBS applications based on business and technology needs. Guides and develops technical objects for conversions, interfaces, enhancements and customization of Oracle applications and other applications.
• Develops solutions to leverage Oracle applications functionality for Financials including GL, AR, AP, i-Expense modules, extending to other projects like budgeting application. Suggests process improvements.
• Understands business needs, develops proof of concept and modifies system configurations as required including application set up, flex-fields, workflow, profile options, and application security
• Creates business requirement documents, such as AN100. Follows oracle unified methodology or application implementation methodology or Sewer District specific documentation methods.
• Assists in creating new standards, periodically reviews and updates the standards and establishes new process improvements for the latest technology changes.
• Prepares user training documents on new functionalities and provides user trainings.
• Provides input to manages projects and implementations, plans and organizes tasks, reports progress.
• Performs support of enterprise applications to increase the operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements through analysis, reviews and enhancements.
• Works jointly with Sewer District departments, IT development team and external consultants to develop end users’ business requirements and operational needs, questions of system intent, output requirements, input data acquisition and internal checks and controls in conformance with information systems and standards.
• Prepares test scenarios and data, analyzes test results and specifies data control procedures for new and existing requirements. Tests systems for correct functionality and checks work completion for accuracy.
• Works closely with users to resolve medium complex production issues independently for Oracle applications that are housed on-premises EBS and other Oracle cloud applications. 
• Converts business needs into respective functional documents and maintains documents.
• Tracks and manages requests and issues, generates reports to the management.
• Ensures application are current through timely patching supported by plans for testing and implementation. 
• Keeps current on new developments in information technology and their applications to make recommendations for implementing appropriate technological advancements.
• Provides user training and documentation to support applications. 
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Programming, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess five (5) years of experience in Information Technology. Experience must include at least three (3) years of experience working with Oracle Enterprise Suite (EBS) Application, Oracle Financial modules such as, General Learning (GL), Payables (AP), Receivables (AR), Fixed Assets (FA) and Projects (PA). Also, experience support and maintenance of Oracle applications and least one (1) Oracle EBS full cycle implementation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Candidate must possess knowledge in configuration and AOL setups, R12 oracle application finance modules, and end-to-end processes and knowledge of Oracle R12 application database architecture and development tools like Workflow, Reports, and SQL.
• Candidate must possess knowledge of software development, implementation and support processes, data extraction and conversion process for implementation, standard production support process and use of any version control and migration tool.
• Candidate must possess effective written and verbal communication, organizational skills, decision-making abilities.
• Candidate must possess ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and tackle emergencies and difficult situations.
• Candidate must possess the ability to effectively plan and coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

During the course of performing the essential functions of this position the employee must be able to compare, compute, analyze, synthesize, copy, compile, coordinate, negotiate, and instruct.  Ability to communicate while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills is required.  Physical work will need to be performed, such as standing, sitting, balancing, kneeling, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, fingering and talking.  Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. on an occasional basis. Position will require visual demands of near acuity, far acuity, color vision and accommodation.  The position requires office work.  While visiting the plant or construction site the employee may be exposed to extreme weather, wet and/or humid conditions, or confined/restricted working environment.

Pay Range: USD, Commensurate with Experience

$65,942 - $82,427

NEORSD, an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognizing the full range of human differences and similarities. Through our unwavering efforts to leverage the potential of our diversity, we continually strive to build and foster an environment that respects each individual. We encourage and promote innovation, and provide opportunities for all employees to interact, communicate, and realize the full potential of their talents.

Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

DISCLAIMER:  The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

Salary : $65,942 - $82,427