SR Business Analyst (General Accounting)

Company: Sparks Group
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary/Company : Sparks Group, partnered with a leading healthcare research organization, is in search of a driven Senior Business Analyst. Reporting to Director of General Accounting, the Senior Business Analyst will serve as a strategic partner and liaison to organization business leaders and IT. Responsibilities : System Management: Facilitate the configuration, optimization and maintenance of business systems and applications for an assigned functional area, including but not limited to those interfacing with the enterprise resource planning system (ERP) Serve as a business function and systems expert: collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and document requirements for business processes, develop solutions, and ensure alignment between business needs and technical capabilities Manage system user-testing and training, data analytics, reporting, and project management. Acts as departmental IT liaison to resolve system and reporting issues. Data Reporting & Analytics: gather and analyzes data and produces relevant reports to assist leaders in identifying solutions to business needs. Qualifications/Background Profile : Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, computer science, information systems, or related field (required) Functional Accounting background with 5 years of progressively responsible experience in designated functional area supporting relevant systems/applications and business analytics Recent WORKDAY Accounting Module experience Peoplesoft Accounting Module experience a plus This job is Hybrid Remote. Pay Range: Salary $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees. Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play . Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

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