SUMMARY:

• 7 years of experience as a Lawson Business Analyst and Business Support Analyst
• Extensive training in Infor Business Intelligence (IBI), Infor Process Designer (IPD), Infor Process Automation (IPA), and Crystal Reports Designer for Lawson data.
• Extensive knowledge of the Human Resource, Payroll, General Ledger, and report writing functions within the Lawson system. Experience with BSI tax Factory processes .
• Experience in Configuring and maintaining Lawson S3 (Version 10and 11) and M3 environment (13.2) in premises and Amazon web services.
• Expertise in Requirement Gathering & Management, Writing Business Requirement Document (BRD) and translate into Functional Specification Documents (FRD) and P&L.
• Well acquainted with Workflows and UML (Unified Modelling Language) diagrams such as, use case diagrams and activity diagrams.
• Extensive experience in leading and supporting multiple projects.
• Experienced engaging Kronos Support to research and resolve issues
• Establishes, maintains and/or participates in the development of LAWSON System values, user codes, system structure and parameters, system security and hierarchy, report writer characteristics, etc.
• Kronos Time and Attendance and Kronos Visionware systems.
• Experience in providing trouble - shooting for Lawson Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Lawson Portal, and Lawson Business Intelligence (LBI).
• Working knowledge of all Lawson utilities, Lawson DB utilities.
• Extensive experience in Business Analysis, Database Analysis, and Data Quality check.
• Completed post-implementation audits of Lawson financial systems for multiple health systems.
• Experience in demonstration and facilitating the visualization of the business process for integration and migrations project.
• Experience with Lawson Accounts Payable (AP) system, Lawson LBI, Landmark, Smart Office,Expense Management.
• Experience of Lawson Grant management modules in conjunction with Lawson Financial, HCM and accounting also in the Implementation of Lawson HCM Global HR Solution.
• Skilled in preparing Business Cases, Business Requirements Documents, Use Cases, Functional and Technical Specification Documents, Requirement Traceability, Traceability matrices, Test plans, Test scripts and Software Development Plans.
• In corporate the proper Lawson defaulting schemes to insure pay rate and expense usage are applied correctly also utilized Lawson Benefits Module to fully automate benefits eligibility, deductions and amounts.
• Expertise in Lawson Billing and Revenue Management.
• Experience in the utilization of relational databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL and fulfills tasks associated with data collection, DB creation, and DB review.
• Leads the strategy, project management, and implementation of all workforce analytics system projects to enable automated reporting and advanced analytics.
• Worked on developing HR Best Practice solutions to clients focusing on a wide-range of strategies and tactics towards success.
• Worked in maintaining detailed records regarding time, labor, payroll, work schedules, leave statuses, overtime and related information for multi-shift transportation services.
• Experience in development methodologies like RUP, SDLC, AGILE, SCRUM and Waterfall.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem solving skills. Very strong in client interaction and interpersonal skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Database Management: Oracle, Microsoft Access, MS-SQL Server

Operating System: UNIX, Windows, Mac

MS: Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

System and Softwares: Lawson 8.0, 8.1, 9.0,10, Kronos, SAP,, Oracle Financials

Languages: Java, Visual Basic, C++, FoxPro, ABAP, Visual C++, Jdeveloper, VB

Utilities / Tools: Lawson Design Studio, Lawson Portal, Lawson Process Flow, MS-ACCESS, SQL- BSI tax Factory.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Danville, PA

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created documentation for all step by step processes, set up training classes, and taught clients to use system Infor Lawson S3 v10 Payroll and Human Resources (GHR).
• Involved in post-award phase includes processes that occur after a grant has been awarded such as grant setup, Grant Billing, budgeting, transaction processing and control, and reporting. Provided Lawson Smart Office training to HR/PR team.
• Functional user for Lawson S3 supporting recruitment, benefits, compensation and other areas as needed.
• Maintained and supported General ledger information in Lawson GL. Assumed the role of SME and Project Lead for Lawson implementation and configuration of Lawson General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Involved in the depreciation calculations and reporting requirements needed to satisfy general ledger, tax, and all other depreciation books for assets in Lawson Asset Management.
• In conformance with appropriate budgetary guidelines, review and approve court and agency budget requests using web based budget application system/interface
• Provided business needs analysis of the client based on existing accounting systems also tested software packages with project deliverables to recommend accounting package for client's specific needs.
• Managing and working with data warehouse team to build the Lawson tables into a new data warehouse to be able to build new reports using Tableau Reporting Software.
• Assisted with change management, documentation, and communication of procedures and processes
• Managing and supporting the teams to resolve all of Lawson (Finance, Accounting, Payroll, A/P, GL, Materials Management, HR and any IT issues for every department with Lawson Software.
• Participated in the design, implementation, and testing of Lawson v10 application modules with HRIS Analysts and HR Supervisor.
• Responsible to ensure data integrity and efficient procession of confidential data as well and troubleshooting, auditing and enhancements.
• Owned the entire migration of crystal reports to Lawson Business Intelligence.
• Utilized technical ability to create, maintain, and support HCM Interfaces, advanced Crystal Reports, and stored procedures.
• Supplied Payroll and HR data elements via queries to various departments as requested.
• Conduct design sessions and develop IPA Supply Chain Process Flows IAW business owner requirements.
• Worked on Maintenance and updating of policies and procedures for Benefits processes and implemented in Lawson HCM.
• Performed Backup and Restoring of Databases on Microsoft SQL Server while migrating team projects
• Developed software development methodologies and processes; Process Flow for HR suite.
• Provide input and testing for system upgrades and engage Infor Lawson IS team in discussions for automation projects.
• Configure new functionality within Lawson HCM to support changing business needs such as pay rules, customer reporting, attendance rules, and automated alerts.
• Worked with Infor Lawson Billing and Revenue to define and maintain billing information for billable activities, including customer information and contract amounts
• Reviewed payable invoices for accuracy verify coding of invoices to correct GL account to ensure proper entry into Lawson Accounts Payable system.
• Identified requirements and enhancement to current system, document business need and determine impact on current systems and business processes
• Developed project deliverable for Business Requirements documents, conversion planning, application testing and System Requirements Specifications.
• Managed Lawson HCM Production Items list including current issues and new enhancement requests.
• Provide clear and precise training for super users of HR and PR departments, as well as ESS, MSS, and Add-Ins
• Assist in the planning and coordination of the external financial statement audit process.
• Create concise documentation and help sheets for HR, PR, ESS, MSS, and Add-In
• Held JAD sessions between the developer’s team and the end users. Worked on Infor Grant management Pre-award and Post-award phases of it.
• Played an active and lead role in gathering, analyzing, and writing business requirements and documenting the same in the proper format.
• Calculate multiple revenue recognition methods by the help of Lawson Billing and revenue.
• Provide technical support/guidance to external customers (Ops, Procurement, and Supply Chain & Vendors) on proper reconciliation process flows & systems research.
• Involved in developing interfaces between Lawson G/L, A/P, A/M, A/R Suites and Third-Party System.
• Collected and documented business processes as well as business rules.
• Involved in Lawson Billing assign a customer to a contract. Maintained the company's books and prepared and analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Documented the Functional Use Cases and worked for testing and system analysis.
• Created Business Requirement Document.

Confidential, Dallas TX

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed key role in implementation team for Lawson 9 ERP system as custom financial reporting specialist using Crystal Reports, Lawson Add-Ins and Lawson Business Intelligence (LBI) tools.
• Experienced implementing Lawson 9.0 Financial Suite including AR, AP, BL, CB and GL modules on environments.
• Facilitated end-user training sessions in Lawson GL & AP modules.
• Designs, develops, maintains and updates documentation relating to LAWSON HCM System and report changes/modifications.
• Installed Lawson AR 9.0 including conversion of data, setting up AR, training users and validating data.
• Taught and assisted in end user training for modules in grant management.
• Implemented /HR & PR Time and Attendance Records system to process Grant/Non-Grant employee records.
• Developed solution design specifications; develop unit test cases and scripts and execute, work directly with multiple client groups to implement, test, and deploy time and attendance function of the Lawson HCM Time and attendance software suite.
• Contributed on system upgrade projects for Lawson System.
• Conducted Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with IT groups. Identified the Key Changes, and participated in Stakeholder Management to communicate effectively with them.
• Utilized Infor Smart Notification, Infor Process Automation and Perl scripting
• Have Provided support and involved in data integrity, data management, and reporting related to the Lawson
• Maintained sales tax impact on medical products and services working with third party tax consultant and the Board of Equalization.
• Installed and Maintained the BSI tax factory .Involved in the use of tax reporter to map different wages on tax forms.
• Setting up of BSI tax factory and mapping for the same.
• Worked with Lawson Billing and Revenue Management in conjunction with Project Accounting, which provides a project accounting and activity-based costing solution.
• Initiate and execute business efficiency projects to reduce manual work
• Spearheaded reorganization of General Ledger structure for hospital clinics.
• Involved in providing support to Lawson grant management in solving issues related to testing of it.
• Consulted with support teams on processes, security and data integrity and other related SQL Server issues.
• Worked on the documents integration requirement for Lawson ERP with Kronos
• Created Interfaces (Employee Demographics, Census, Accruals, Labor levels and Time Detail) using Kronos Connect interfacing with Lawson HR/Payroll and Epic Clinical Systems.
• Troubleshoot Lawson and Kronos inquiries.
• Trouble shoot, and employ effective strategies for resolution on kronos issues.
• Designs, develops, maintains and updates documentation relating to LAWSON HCM System and report changes/modifications.
• Installed, implemented, customized and administered Lawson HR/Payroll, Lawson Procurement, the Lawson Portal, the Lawson Add-In's for Microsoft Office, and Lawson Employee/Manager Self-Service.
• Facilitated design sessions, gathering requirements for solutions in AP, AR, HR. Designed a reporting model for capturing traditional, conventional and ad-hoc models of generating revenue.
• Extract information from non-Lawson accounting systems, and configure the data in Lawson-compatible formats.
• Developed MS Access application that interfaced with Lawson Payroll System for Employee Year-End Tax Reporting.
• Process Flow purge: Create bash script to formulate parameters and call Lawson purge PFI purge routes. Create Oracle views and design Crystal report to list (and archive) Process Flow approval transactions. Publish and schedule reports on Lawson Business Intelligence server (LBI).
• Evaluated Lawson Standard reports usability in lieu of writing custom reports and proper use and population of data fields to support Lawson Standard Reports and HR Report Writer.
• Managed the financial systems configuration and maintained financials' project plan. Provide on-site training to timekeepers, managers, and employees in timekeeping system use.
• Conducted the train-the-trainer and end-user training sessions- Lawson Financials Implementation.
• Provided high level technical and project management consulting services, tailoring applications to meet the needs of clients, including project management, job proposals, modification design & specification write-up, overseeing technical staff, and coding.
• Created Conference Room Pilot scripts and led the UAT sessions and system testing.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created and maintained company Benefits plans in Lawson, audited and arranged correction of Open Enrollment data, and managed calculation and distribution of quarterly bonuses.
• Involved In the support, maintenance and development of Lawson and Kronos System.
• Gathered, analyzed, documented business and technical requirements from both formal and informal sessions and validated the needs of the business stakeholders.
• Redesigned HR Department and Supervisor structures. Participated in redesign of GL Company and Accounting Unit structures.
• Managed the implementation of Lawson RQC and Lawson Smart office.
• Worked with IT professionals throughout the Sibley organization to determine current state processes in preparation for transition to Lawson Financial modules including AP, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Requisitioning and GL.
• Interacted with client and the Technical Team for requirement gathering and translation of Business Requirements to Technical specifications.
• Conducted interviews, meetings and JAD sessions during the process of Requirement Gathering. Planned and documented procedures for data processing and prepared data flow diagrams for the application.
• Analyzed and translated business requirements into system specifications utilizing UML and RUP methodology.
• Worked on maintenance of Lawson system and coordinated with end users to troubleshoot production problems.
• Verified that the interfaces were in place and are working for information to flow into Lawson system correctly.
• Involved with all the phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies throughout the project life cycle.
• Automate the data-transmission process for the Lawson Benefits module. This task included the design and development of on-going Lawson programs for inbound/outbound interfaces.
• Involved in Requirement analysis along with the creation of Use Case Scenarios and modelling of the business and application using RUP and UML.
• Documented and implemented the financial cutover plan and Go-live support plan.
• Thorough understanding of end to end processing between Payroll, AP and GL using delivered interfaces.
• Established cross-functional training within the general accounting area for two junior accounting analysts
• Prepared monthly financial projections and reports monthly finances to management.
• Analyzed client needs, provided guidance on business plan and package evaluation, suggesting feasible solutions.

Confidential, Bloomfield, CT

ERP Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Assisted and/or created Lawson Report Writer Reports based off client's needs or existing legacy reports and Have uploaded data using MS Add Ins for additions, deletions and changes within the database tables.
• Supported all installed Infor / Lawson applications including: general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing, asset management, billing, inventory, requisitions, cash ledger.
• Designed/presented Power Point presentations for pre/post sales engagements for Lawson Financial Systems and the Lawson Global Integration with Procurement, Payroll, HR, and Finance Applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in finding solutions to technical issues using Lawson's general ledger, accounts payable, inventory, purchasing, and fixed assets applications
• Setup and maintained time accrual plans in Lawson/HRIS system and Created training manuals and led training for the staff on how to use the Lawson General Ledger, Cash Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Purchase Order System.
• Owned the entire migration of crystal reports to Lawson Business Intelligence and Responsible for LBI security, LBI Administration and applying patches.
• Develop Lawson Work Flow solutions using Lawson Design Studio, SQL, Java Script, HTML, Perl script, and IBM WTE Data Mapping tools.
• Created Invoice Interface from legacy mainframe systems to Lawson Accounts Payable and Worked as member of project team to analyze business requirements and implement solutions to meet information needs.
• Lead general ledger (GL) Reorganization build, updates to Lawson Security, Process Flow, LBP and LBI and Utilizing comprehensive financial management and accounting background in performing budget preparation, future venture analysis and maintenance functions.
• Providing services for three corporations, one of which is comprised of three divisions with company specializing in web printing, advertising and computer software development.
• Interacting closely with company executives regarding formulation and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures.
• Conversion and implementation of Mainframe Accounts Payable system to Lawson Accounts Payable and Performing various special projects involving profitability modeling, merger modeling and equipment validation modeling.