Job Description
Essential Function
This positions primary responsibilities are designing, deploying and maintaining robotic process automation (RPA) solutions according to company standards, along with maintenance and support of user Access database solutions. The position is housed within the Accounting function and will have cross-functional contact throughout the organization.
Primary Duties
Robotic process automation development, including interaction with subject matter experts for gathering requirements, preparing current state documentation, solution design, debugging, user acceptance testing and implementation into production environment. Prepares detailed specifications, develops processes, generic reusable components, visual basic objects based on the business needs. Timely delivery of automation projects assigned, using best practices. Provides periodic status on progress of development. Responsible for monitoring the health of robots in production. Heavy interaction with business teams across the organization.
Maintains legacy Access databases for user community with data housed in Oracle, iSeries and external sources. Troubleshoots and resolves user errors. May utilize Access to manage large data sets as needed for business team use.
Manage, identify, and ensure all financial risks are mitigated and compliant with SOX requirements. Additionally, ensure process narrative documentation is current and accurately describes the process.
Other special projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
2-3 years of prior software development experience required.
Experience in Blue Prism or UiPath RPA development preferred.
Experience in RPA solution design with demonstrated understanding of business processes and building process flow diagrams (Visio, IBM Blueworks, etc) preferred.
Experience automating mainframe and web applications
Experience monitoring RPA automations in production preferred
Experience with Lean/Agile development methodologies
Experience with Finance, Accounting modules within an ERP
Experience writing SQL queries and connecting to SQL databases, Oracle queries and configuring ODBCs
Advanced Microsoft Access and Excel experience
Competencies / Attributes
Detail oriented, customer focused.
Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work independently.
Ability to see the big picture.
Aptitude for problem solving.
Strong desire for exploring, evaluating and understanding new technologies.
Ability to understand and communicate the concepts of the RPA solution.
Ability to resolve technical issues associated with RPA robots.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
Nature and Extent of Direct or Indirect Controls Exercised by the Supervisor
Task Level High.
Departmental/Division Level High.
Project Level High.
Consultative Level High.
The amount of discretion or freedom this position has
Strict Adherence to Guidelines.
Interprets and Adapts Guidelines.
Develops and Implements Guidelines.
Working Conditions /Physical Requirements
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, retail stores, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, books, small parts; using a keyboard, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with company match. In addition, associates of SBH may take advantage of our in house salon with complementary services and a varied selection of food options at our corporate campus. Also, featured at our corporate campus, is both a Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.
