International Accountant (Contract / Temporary)
Position Summary
EPRI International is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA International Accountant to support SAP S/4HANA Cloud releases (App version), testing, reporting, and finance process improvements. This role is primarily system-focused and requires a strong understanding of SAP finance processes, end-to-end testing, reporting layouts, and workflow optimization. Accounting experience is beneficial but secondary to SAP expertise. Key Responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end testing for SAP S/4HANA Cloud releases, upgrades, and enhancements.
- Create test scripts, execute testing, document results, and coordinate issue resolution.
- Develop and maintain SAP report layouts, variants, and output formats to support business reporting requirements.
- Analyze existing finance processes and recommend workflow improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization.
- Support finance users by troubleshooting SAP-related issues and identifying practical solutions.
- Collaborate with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners on system enhancements and projects.
- Assist with billing, intercompany settlements, cash transfers, and related finance activities.
- Support month-end processes, account reconciliations, and accounting entries as needed.
- Document business requirements, process flows, testing results, and user procedures.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
- 5 years of SAP Finance experience.
- Required: Strong hands-on SAP S/4HANA Cloud experience (App version).
- Experience supporting SAP releases, upgrades, testing cycles, and process improvement initiatives.
- Experience with SAP General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking, Fixed Assets, and Reporting.
- Accounting and international business experience preferred.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong SAP S/4HANA Cloud Finance knowledge (App version).
- Experience with end-to-end testing, UAT, and defect management.
- Ability to improve processes, streamline workflows, and drive automation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Independent worker requiring minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience working with finance teams, IT teams, consultants, and vendors.
- Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
Ideal Candidate A hands-on SAP S/4HANA professional who understands finance processes, can independently lead testing efforts, develop reporting solutions, optimize workflows, and help drive successful SAP S/4HANA Cloud releases (App version). The ideal candidate brings strong SAP expertise, a process improvement mindset, and sufficient accounting knowledge to support day-to-day finance operations when needed.