Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.

Workday Analyst - Financials & Projects

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
  • 1-2 years of experience with Workday or a similar HR/Finance system
  • Foundational understanding of financial or project accounting concepts
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with project tools is a plus
  • Eagerness to learn and develop skills in Workday and enterprise systems

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a configuration specialist for project-related tasks including build and deployment
  • Assist with daily Workday configuration tasks under senior guidance
  • Research configuration methods using Workday Community and product documentation and present findings
  • Support the maintenance of Workday PSA by performing updates and testing
  • Administer routine security tasks like user provisioning
  • Monitor lower-complexity system issues and escalate when necessary
  • Support senior analysts in gathering and documenting business requirements

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with preferred locations in the U.S. and Canada
  • Ongoing mentorship from senior team members
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
  • Support for pursuing Workday certification
  • Exposure to collaborative team projects and hands-on work experience
Full Job Description
A Day in the Life

As a Workday Analyst - Financials & Projects, you'll support the configuration, administration, and continuous improvement of Workday Financials and Projects, working closely with senior analysts to build your functional and technical Workday expertise. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in enterprise systems while contributing to meaningful, hands-on work.

Reporting to the Workday - Financials & Projects Lead, this role is well-suited for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, enjoys supporting a collaborative team, and wants to grow their skills in Workday. You'll receive guidance and mentorship from senior team members as you take on increasing responsibility over time. The compensation range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 USD, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. We welcome candidates based in both the United States and Canada; compensation for Canada-based hires will be aligned to the local market. The role can be based remotely, with a preference for candidates located near one of our locations in Irvine, CA; Denver, CO; Little Rock, AR; or Calgary, AB.

To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

Workday Configuration & Administration Support

  • Serve as a configuration specialized on projects, responsible for build, unit testing and deployment


  • Assist with day-to-day Workday tenant configuration tasks, including business process updates, notifications, and condition rules, under the guidance of senior team members


  • Research configuration approaches leveraging Workday Community, release notes and product documentation and present findings to team


  • Support the maintenance of Workday PSA (Projects Billing, Project Budgets, Contracts, Invoicing, Customer Accounts, Revenue Management) by performing configuration updates and testing


  • Help administer routine security tasks such as user provisioning and role assignment updates


  • Monitor and triage lower-complexity system issues, escalating to senior analysts as needed


Business Analysis Support

  • Support senior analysts in gathering and documenting business requirements for Workday Financials, Projects, Project Billing, and Customer Accounts


  • Assist with researching Workday release notes and new features to help the team identify potential enhancements


  • Help maintain documentation of current-state processes and system configurations


Project Support & Coordination

  • Support project activities such as note-taking, tracking action items, and maintaining project plans


  • Help coordinate meetings and prepare materials for stakeholder updates


  • Contribute to the development of training materials and process documentation


End User Support

  • Respond to routine end-user questions and route more complex issues to senior analysts


  • Help identify recurring user pain points and share observations with the broader team


  • Support testing and validation of system changes prior to deployment


Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience


  • 1-2 years of experience in Workday, another HR/Finance system, or a related business analysis role (internships and co-ops considered)


  • Foundational understanding of financial or project accounting concepts, with eagerness to build deeper Workday functional expertise


  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


  • Effective written and verbal communication skills


  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with project or collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet) a plus


  • Demonstrated interest in upleveling skills in Workday or enterprise systems, with eagerness to learn from senior team members


  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize with guidance from senior team members


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior exposure to Workday or another ERP system (through coursework, an internship, or on-the-job experience)


  • Interest in pursuing a Workday certification


  • Exposure to a professional services or project-based business environment


  • Basic understanding of system security or data concepts


About Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. is a leading environmental services company focused on supporting government and commercial organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow. With more than 1,700 employees across over 70 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling them to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. Montrose is committed to protecting the environment, supporting communities, and strengthening the economy.
Learn more about Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.
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