For the given job description <<About Grainger
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.
Position Details
The Engineering Business Analyst has the responsibility of being very deep in our technology project and product work and being a key team member who knows all aspects. The Engineering Business Analyst is aligned to challenging projects and brings high value insights to our engineering teams. The Engineering Business Analyst may be involved in multiple technology projects at a time and will need excellent technical skills to ensure projects are being completed on time and at the highest of quality. You will work with Grainger's software engineers and portfolio managers, with you main responsibility being writing stories to be implemented by the engineering team. The Engineering Business Analyst must have a blend of business and technical skills as they must understand the business cases and requirements and then help to analyze and solicit requirements. Using the requirements, you must make technical documentation and write stories for the engineering team to use. Throughout the lifecycle of a project, you may develop data models and process flows, facilitate implementation through training, update cost estimates and timelines, and assist with testing and change management. You will partner with multiple team members in different functions and levels during a project, including software engineering, portfolio management, quality, finance, product, and operations. Your role will have a focus on process improvement as well as diagnostics at the end of a project to ensure effectiveness. You will report to the Manager, Engineering Business Analysis.
You Will
Develop technical solutions to business problems by defining and documenting requirements.Write user stories and ensure integrity of stories across projects.Write and validate acceptance criteria within area of expertise. Groom and maintain user stories.Define and perform functional configurations.Complete impact analysis for complex projects and products.Facilitate requirements gathering sessions to aid partners in exposing and explaining their needs.Conduct industry and internal research and apply best practices to Grainger.Ensure decision-making by retrieving and aggregating data from multiple sources and compiling it into a clear and applicable format; Have an opinion as to what a correct decision is and influence the engineering team.Create artifacts and provide data-driven recommendations that are clear to your business and technology partners.Help lead tactical planning discussions.Develop scaled, automated, user-friendly systems, reports and dashboards to support our needs.
You Have
BABS in Business, Computer Science, Finance or related field5+ years of relevant work experience in a business analyst, data analyst or statistical analyst roleDeep technical expertise regarding IT systems, workflows, and data structuresExperience summarizing multiple types and sources of information into actionExperience working with senior business and technical partners; including experience pushing back respectfully to get projects completedExperience operating in an Agile context
Rewards And Benefits
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plansPaid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per yearAutomatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay periodEmployee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursementA comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs
DEI Statement
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.>> the resume: <<Professional SummaryAccountant with more than 8 years accounting experience with profit making ,non for profit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Possess solid knowledge of GAAP, GASB and IFRS. Proficient in automated systems: such as QuickBooks, Sun system and Peachtree Accounting.
Core QualificationsGeneral Ledger AccountingBalance sheet account reconciliationBank & Office Account reconciliationFinancial data analysisFinancial Statements & Audit SupportGenerate various reportsAdjusting entries and periodic closingReview and monitoring of accounting eventFinancial Planning, Budgeting & ReportingGrants ManagementContractual agreement and modificationDonor reportingMonitor and manage sub-granteeFund release for subsSystem improvement and recommendationsExternal/Internal reportingProject closing Accounting Systems:Sage Accounting, QuickBooks, Sun system , Peachtree Accounting and Mo.s.tPresentation Software: Microsoft PowerPoint.Spreadsheets: Advanced Excel with pivot tables, Lookups, references and Consolidation.Database:  Microsoft Access.Email: Outlook and Lotus note
Experience02/2015toAccountant|Saint Louis,MO,Responsible for account coding accuracy Record, and reconcile Accounts Payables on a monthly basis Review and reconcile on-line corporate credit card transactions and documentation Actively participate in improvement of procedures and processes Review and report excess and obsolete inventory Prepare the invoices state and federal grant funders for reimbursable expenditures Prepare the invoices state and federal grant funders for reimbursable expenditures prepare 35 companies Bank reconciliation Accuracy of FIM tables (Financial Integration Module) Assist with preparation of budgets Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing Review all variances / exceptions, explain and resolve Responsible for assisting with weekly / monthly / yearly closing activity Responsible for Journal Entries and General Ledger analysis Prepare internal reports regarding production, capacity and efficiencies Accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as directed Credit Card reconciliation All department processes and procedures documented and the appropriate individual(s) trained and cross-trained as necessary.01/2010to08/2014Delegated Finance and Admin Manager and Finance   OfficerAnova|,,EthiopiaPrepared standardize monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual finances and review overall financial reports and follow up financial status & Over viewed Organization Finance and Administration as a delegate.Documented the process by which NGOs are selected for awards and notify applicants and other stakeholders of awards granted where open solicitations are sought Identified and assisted grantees in developing work plans, monitoring progress, tracking expenses, preparing reports, and facilitating grantees' compliance with the terms of their agreements Conducted field visits to monitor grantees and provide on-site support with respect to financial grant management Collaborated with program staff to assist in developing and revising mechanisms for making payments and monitoring and reporting financial performance of sub-grantees Reviewed several grantee monthly financial reports, including invoices, budgets and up keeping databases Led a team through the entire process for sub grantees selection, from pre-award assessment to project closing Facilitated the processing of modification of sub-agreements, maintain and update grants & contract document Followed-up contribution and recording of identified cost share expenses with sub-grantees Contributed to the development of grants management manual, materials, and resources Controlling and processing of Account Receivable , payable and Reconciling of account Ensured adherence to the organization's global financial policy, domestic financial procedures and guidelines related to disbursement activities, general accounts and grants Engaged in maintaining monthly and annual fixed asset inventory registration Ensured document tracking- paid stamp and filling are done in tact Ensured that financial transactions are recorded as per the chart of accounts and with proper source documents Reviewed and ensure the accuracy and quality of financial statements prepared Managed grant projects and fund release from donors & control budget utilization Ensured that all financial documents and reports are well documented & safely placed Facilitated internal and external audits and led development of action plans based on audit recommendations and monitored progress Led, supervised, guided and supported staff members, including accountant, cashier and storekeeper Participated in proposal budgeting when new projects are initiated.10/2008to12/2009Senior AccountantExpedia|,,EthiopiaProduced periodic financial reports for both internal (organization) and external use (donors & government) and interpret and analyze the reports and actual results against budgets and recommend program management team and budget holders Ensured that financial transactions are recorded as per chart of accounts & with proper source documents Reviewed and initiated approval for disbursements including contracts and sub contacts payment Managed grant projects and fund release from donors & control budget utilization Ensured that procurements are made per the organization procurement policy and Donor requirement Ensured that fixed assets registration and facilitated the annual inventory count Ensured bank reconciliation is made timely Reviewed payroll and ensure that government taxes are paid regularly and timely Controlled staff benefits like; insurance, medical, PF etc.02/2007to09/2008AccountantAnova|,,EthiopiaEnsured that financial transactions are recorded as per the chart of accounts and with proper source documents Followed up annual budget/cash flow Controlled the timely disbursement and settlement of different expenses Ensured that procurements are made as per procurement protocols Prepared checks and initiate bank reconciliation Prepared payroll and prepared income and other government tax payment Controlled petty cash and availability of cash on hand for daily activity Record financial transactions per World Vision chart of accounts & document them Record grant projects financial activities; expense settlement & produce grant financial report Record fixed Assets per World Vision policies and facilitate annual inventory of project inventories Make ready financial documents for internal & external audit.
EducationExpected intotoMBA Degree|Business Administration,,GPA:Foundation for Academic Excellence, Ethiopia Completed 29 credits Business AdministrationExpected intotoB.A|AccountingHaramaya University,,GPA:Accounting
SkillsAcademic, Account reconciliation, Accounting, accountant, Accounting Systems, Accounts payable, Accounts Payables, accounts receivable, Balance sheet, Bank reconciliation, benefits, Budgeting, budgets, budget, cash flow, cashier, closing, contracts, Credit, data analysis, databases, Database, documentation, Email, external audits, filling, Finance, Financial, Financial Planning, financial report, financial reports, Financial Statements, fixed Assets, General Ledger, General Ledger Accounting, government, Grants, Information Technology, insurance, inventory, Lotus, materials, Microsoft Access, Excel, Office, Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, payroll, Peachtree Accounting, pivot tables, policies, processes, procurement, program management, coding, progress, proposal, protocols, quality, QuickBooks, Reconciling, recording, reporting, requirement, Sage, Spreadsheets, Sun, tables, tax, taxes, Vision>>. The result is, 

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