Accounting Process Analyst

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At Valvoline Global Operations
, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil
, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco
, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way.
We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—
Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence
—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global
, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY
. We prefer candidates who can work an in-office schedule (3 days per week).

The Accounting Process Analyst supports the project by working with the accounting, finance, and SAP project teams in designing and deploying the most effective SAP solution based on requirements set forth by the business user community, as identified in global workshops and working sessions. The Accounting Process Analyst will focus on the standard accounting functions of the global general ledger design and implementation using a fit-to-standard process approach.

This role is critical to the implementation of the IT Strategy to minimize custom software applications and maximize the enterprise approach of SAP.

• Develop a strong understanding of Valvoline Global Accounting and Finance principles and processes.
• Translate business needs into business processes with an eye on fit-to-standard processes and maintaining a clean S4 core.
• Participate in important project engagement teams regarding the design and implementation of SAP Finance & Controlling functionality.
• Implement business process improvements in SAP S/4
  
  HANA and advise general accounting on best practices.
• Provide consulting advice to business customers on Financial and Management Accounting processes in SAP.
• Accept coaching and being internally motivated to progress on your career path.
• Become a SAP Superuser, assist with training, and ensure knowledge transfer to key users.

• Minimum 3 years of SAP Financial and Controlling experience in one or several of the below domains:
  Finance (FI): GL, New GL, AP, AR, AA;
  Controlling (CO):
  Cost & Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), Project Systems (PS):
  Financial Project Management;
  Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC):
  Planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced understanding and experience with Financial and Management Accounting processes.
• Excellent communication skills to establish credibility with leadership and to build problem-solving partnerships with internal customers.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in project teams and take ownership and responsibility.
• Ability to influence others who do not directly report to the role.
• Strong time management skills, adaptability, and strong customer-facing experience.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills are required; the ability to apply systems knowledge to troubleshoot and analyze new issues is critical.
• Project experience: experience with documentation, participation in unit testing, integration testing, and cutover activities related to SAP…