Accounting Systems Business Analyst - Functional Lead - Contract

Client: Municipal Accounts & Consulting, L.P.
Location: Remote
Contract Rate: $80/hour (1099 Independent Contractor)
Contract Duration: 6 months with possible extension

• 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.

• 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").

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

• 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