Applications Administrator

Sikich India is seeking an Applications Administrator who will be responsible for ensuring the company has technical support for our Oracle HCM and ERP clouds, associated external applications, and additional systems as relevant. The Applications Administrator will support implementations, processes, configuration, data integrity/conversions, system security, maintenance, enhancements, process improvements, and projects, to provide best in class internal service in meeting business goals and objectives. Sikich ( ) is a global company specializing in technology enabled-professional services. Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. Our dynamic environment attracts top-notch employees who enjoy being at the cutting edge and seeing every day how their work makes a difference. Key Responsibilities In collaboration with Application Support Specialist(s), ensure accurate and timely maintenance of all production configurations, including oversight of adherence to the formal configuration maintenance procedure by BPOs and their delegates. Provide oversight of Oracle processes in the transaction console and scheduled processes. In collaboration with the Principal Applications Engineer, create processing and data reports to meet approved business requirements. Develop, assess, and maintain tailored security roles and Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence catalog access according to job titles and responsibilities. Additionally, assist Application Support Specialist (s) in conducting analyses to reduce the effect on Oracle license counts. Conduct data imports and exports to fulfill authorized business needs. Create and manage Oracle service requests (SRs) for high-level system issues/requests. Collaborate with IT Enterprise team to perform research to provide technical analysis, solution options, pros/cons, and recommendations for improvement for our HR, Finance, and Client Services teams. Collaborate with the IT Enterprises team, other Internal IT teams, Finance, and HR to evaluate, modify, and customize existing functionalities and new features and applications. Perform review of quarterly system upgrade assessments and other information for implementation of new features and impact to existing processes. Assess current system utilization to identify and recommend improvements, such as training, customization, enhancements, and tools to maximize value and efficiency of Oracle and related systems and leverage the return on technological capabilities. Provide guidance for the preparation of training materials, guides, online content, and documentation. Participate in user group meetings, as requested. Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and developments in ERP/HCM technology. Perform other relevant duties, as assigned. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or related field. Five plus years’ experience preferred within Oracle ERP and HCM Cloud. Strong analytical background. Experience with a report writer tool; Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence experience preferred. Prior experience creating custom security roles and data conversion (imports/exports), within Oracle preferred. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with ERP and HCM configuration. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Thorough understanding of functional and technical analysis and system design with a highly technical understanding of ERP/HCM applications. Excellent oral & written communication skills. High degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidential information. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven self-motivation and attention to detail. Must be comfortable with virtual platforms including Microsoft Teams for collaboration. Ability to productively adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced business environment and address multiple tasks simultaneously.