Lead Specialist, Oracle GL/AP

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, Oracle GL/AP to join our Managed Services practice.Responsibilities:Collaborate with industry/business subject area professionals, software engineers and technical leadership as part of a dynamic, distributed, and fast paced managed services team to manage day-to-day operations of cloud-based platform applications like Oracle FinancialsManage team that provides level 2/3 support including break/fix, enhancements, reports and upgrades to KPMG clients and users of cloud-based applicationsOversee client delivery by providing timely and accurate reporting and creating and delivering insights to clients with Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs); deliver weekly and monthly status reports and performance reports; develop and distribute operational performance reports and analytics to applicable stakeholders; troubleshoot and provide solutions to complex Oracle and Client processesExecute the day-to-day maintenance activities of Oracle Cloud for a variety of clients including process design, package implementation lifecycle support and project reviews; identify, document and manage client business / functional requirementsAssess client requirements and build of product specific functional specifications; support the planning, preparation and execution of future releases; provide specialized investigation and diagnosis of all incidents to identify problems and escalate unresolved incidents to external supportFacilitate client discovery sessions to define project scope and requirements, and translate business processes to functional/technical specifications and user stories; contribute to continuous service improvements by monitoring performance, identifying recurring issues, and recommending enhancements aligned with firm standardsAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum five years of recent experience supporting medium to large applications, working directly with internal/external clientsBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate fieldExperience with Oracle implementations, post-production support, upgrades and functional testing with understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework, Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) and service desk management; strong configuration skills across Oracle Cloud Applications. Required module experience: Oracle General Ledger, Accounting Hub, Project Billing and Costing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Lease AccountingCapability to work independently and take ownership of and complete relatively complex tasks, effectively using available resources, as needed, with minimal guidance; ability to work well as part of a mixed team including, project managers and technical consultants, client personnel (both on and offshore)Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills; strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and written and oral communications skills and the ability to articulate ideas effectivelyAbility to travel as necessary depending on client and business needsMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. 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