Deloitte

Delivery Senior Consultant, Workday Accounting

Deloitte$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsor
  • Workday Financial Services Certified and/or Workday Accounting Center Certified
  • 5+ years experience with Workday Financials Accounting
  • Strong understanding of Workday Accounting concepts
  • Experience in issue resolution and incident management
  • Client-facing operational support experience

Responsibilities

  • Transition and learn tenant configuration for accounting-related processes
  • Review documentation and systems to support accounting operations
  • Triage and resolve production issues affecting accounting
  • Execute daily hypercare routines and communicate with stakeholders
  • Provide ongoing support for accounting operations and close readiness
  • Maintain and enhance SOPs and documentation for auditability
  • Identify and implement improvements to Workday functionality

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
  • Broad range of employee benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Focus on community impact and positive outcomes
Full Job Description
Work You'll Do

As a US Delivery Senior Consultant on the team, you will:
  • Transition / Ramp-up
    • Learn tenant configuration including ledgers, worktags, accounting validations, posting logic, and accounting-related Business Processes (BPs), approvals, and security.
    • Review runbooks, configuration workbooks, known issues, release history, and reporting inventory supporting accounting and close.
    • Build understanding of upstream transaction sources (e.g., Spend, Banking, Grants) and downstream reporting/audit needs.
  • Day-One Surge Support (Hypercare/Stabilization)
    • Triage and resolve production issues impacting accounting: posting errors, journal exceptions, worktag/validation failures, close blockers, and security/access issues.
    • Execute hypercare routines (daily triage, defect trending, hot-fix validation, stakeholder comms) with strong ticket hygiene and documentation.
  • Steady-State Operate (O&M)
    • Provide ongoing incident/request/problem support for accounting operations, including close readiness, reconciliations support, and repeat-issue root cause coordination.
    • Maintain and improve SOPs, knowledge articles, and controls documentation to strengthen auditability.
  • Innovate & Optimize
    • Identify opportunities to adopt new/unused Workday functionality that improves close speed and accuracy (e.g., streamlined validations, improved journals processing, enhanced operational reporting).
    • Lead/participate in more complex enhancements: redesign BP routing/conditions, strengthen validation strategy, expand reporting, and support mini-projects tied to compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Functional Scope
    • Workday Financials core accounting operations: journals, accounting validations, posting, worktags, close support, and accounting-related reporting and security.
  • A successful candidate would possess these skills:
    • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills
    • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
    • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
    • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
    • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
    • Ability to meet deadlines
Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
  • Workday Financial Services Certified and/or Workday Accounting Center Certified
  • 5+ years of experience in Workday Financials Accounting to include the following;
    • Understanding of Workday Accounting concepts (accounting/posting files, banking/ACH, suppliers/spend, grants-related feeds; stronger focus on controls, reconciliation, and cutoffs)
    • Experience working on triage, issue resolution, and incident management
    • Client facing operational support
  • Delivery Center Location & Travel Requirements:
    • Hybrid Work Model: Operate under a hybrid system requiring residence within a commutable distance to one of the US Delivery Center locations (Gilbert, Lake Mary, or Mechanicsburg) or Geo-Hub locations (Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, and Philadelphia)
    • Co-location Expectation: Spend up to 30% of working time co-located at an assigned office for orchestrated opportunities, including projects, practice sessions, training, and Moments That Matter at a Deloitte Delivery Center location, Geo-Hub location, approved site, or project location
    • Travel Requirement: Maximum of 10% overnight travel for client or project purposes
    • Relocation Requirement: If relocation is necessary, complete the move within 12 weeks from the start date to reside within a commutable distance
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Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Our people and culture

Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas, and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients' most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.

Our purpose

Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. Learn more.

Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

As used in this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see https://www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.

Requisition code: 354303

Job ID 354303

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a multinational professional services network that provides audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk and financial advisory services. The company was founded in London in 1845 and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. Deloitte has over 330,000 employees in more than 150 countries and territories. The company's mission is to help clients achieve their goals and make an impact that matters in their businesses and communities.
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