The Senior Finance Business Process Specialist serves as a lead functional and technical resource for reconciliation, integration, and automation solutions within financial systems, including ReconNET and SAP Bank Reconciliations. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of complex financial system solutions that support account reconciliation, financial close, journal entry automation, and data integration processes. Working closely with Finance, Information Technology, SSC, and BTSSC stakeholders, the Senior Finance Business Process Specialist evaluates business requirements, develops scalable solutions, and leads initiatives that improve operational efficiency, data quality, financial controls, and process automation. This role also provides technical leadership and mentorship to team members, supports ERP transformation initiatives, and serves as a subject matter expert for assigned applications, integrations, and business processes.
Responsibilities• Lead the design, configuration, implementation, and support of complex ReconNET reconciliations, SAP Bank Reconciliations, journal entry processes, integrations, and automation solutions.
• Partner with Finance and Information Technology stakeholders to evaluate business requirements, assess operational impacts, and develop scalable solutions that support business objectives.
• Lead ERP transformation initiatives by redesigning, implementing, and validating processes impacted by the migration from PeopleSoft to SAP.
• Lead banking integration initiatives by coordinating connectivity, file transmission, testing, and implementation activities with banking partners and internal stakeholders to support bank reconciliation, payment, and cash management solutions.
• Partner with the Finance Systems Manager, SSC stakeholders, and BTSSC resources to support the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of financial systems projects and strategic initiatives.
• Establish development standards, best practices, and solution design approaches while providing technical guidance and mentorship to Finance Business Process Associates and Finance Business Process Specialists.
• Lead testing, implementation, documentation, training, and knowledge transfer activities to support the successful adoption and long-term support of new solutions.
• Train and mentor interns and entry-level team members on financial systems, automation processes, administrative functions, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide onboarding, guidance, and day-to-day supervision for interns and new team members, including regular feedback on performance, development, and productivity.
• Coach and develop team members by addressing performance and behavioral concerns in a timely and constructive manner.
• Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and cross-training efforts to ensure continuity of team operations.
• Some travel may be required.
REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting financial systems, leading business process improvement initiatives, or performing accounting and finance functions such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, financial close activities, cash management, or related business processes.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting SQL queries for data analysis, validation, reconciliation, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into system, integration, and automation solutions.
• Experience leading system implementations, process improvements, or ERP transformation initiatives.
• Working knowledge of accounting and finance processes, with the ability to analyze business requirements and develop system solutions that support financial operations, controls, and compliance.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, reporting, and data validation.
PREFERRED:
• Advanced knowledge of accounting processes, financial controls, and U.S. GAAP, with the ability to lead the development of system solutions that support financial operations and compliance.
• Experience with financial systems, ERP applications, or enterprise business systems, including PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Experience with account reconciliation, financial close, or related financial systems, including ReconNET, Cadency, BlackLine, SAP Bank Reconciliations, or similar applications.
• Experience analyzing data across multiple systems and databases using SQL to identify and resolve data quality or integration issues.
• Experience with banking integrations, file transmission processes, and connectivity solutions supporting bank reconciliation, payment, or cash management processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, VBA, automation, complex reporting, or data transformation techniques.
• Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to team members.
- Competitive pay
- Unrivaled company culture
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
- 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
- AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
- Opportunities for career growth
- Paid time off
- Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
- Tuition reimbursement
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience supporting financial systems, leading business process improvement initiatives, or performing accounting and finance functions
- Experience developing and troubleshooting SQL queries for data analysis, validation, reconciliation, issue resolution, and reporting
- Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into system, integration, and automation solutions
- Experience leading system implementations, process improvements, or ERP transformation initiatives
- Working knowledge of accounting and finance processes, financial operations, controls, and compliance
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, reporting, and data validation
- Advanced knowledge of accounting processes, financial controls, and U.S. GAAP
- Experience with financial systems, ERP applications, PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar platforms
- Experience with account reconciliation, financial close, ReconNET, Cadency, BlackLine, SAP Bank Reconciliations, or similar applications
- Experience analyzing data across multiple systems and databases using SQL to resolve data quality or integration issues
- Experience with banking integrations, file transmission processes, and connectivity solutions
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, VBA, automation, complex reporting, or data transformation
- Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to team members
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is offered, with employer matching contributions made per pay period noted in company materials. This creates a structured long‑term savings path for eligible employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan enables buying company stock at a discounted price. This provides an additional wealth‑building avenue beyond base wages.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability, and EAP coverage are available as part of standard packages. These offerings establish a comprehensive baseline of health and protection benefits for eligible employees.
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