CAPPS Financials Accounts Payable Analyst (Remote)

Overview

A consulting organization is seeking a CAPPS Financials Accounts Payable Analyst to provide senior-level consultative services and functional assistance supporting the CAPPS Program. This is a remote position based in Austin, TX, with a 12-month duration and possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for the CAPPS Accounts Payable (AP) module, including:

  • Module coordination and expertise
  • Production support and issue resolution
  • Configuration and maintenance
  • Business process leadership
  • Change management and enhancements
  • Functional and user acceptance testing coordination
  • Integration with other modules
  • Compliance and policy alignment
  • Training and user support
  • Reporting and analytics
  • Release management and patch releases

• Perform functional configuration tasks such as:

  • AP module setup
  • Vendor and vendor location management
  • Voucher entry, processing, approvals, and matching (2-way, 3-way, 4-way)
  • AP Workbench and batch EDI voucher processing
  • Excel voucher uploader
  • Single and multi-vendor voucher processing
  • Invoice processing and exception handling
  • Withholding setup and processing
  • Payment cancellation and reissue
  • CAPPS to USAS voucher processing
  • CAPPS HX recycle browser usage
  • Month-end and year-end AP activities
  • Integration with Purchasing, General Ledger, Asset Management, and Commitment Control
  • CAPPS USAS T-Code and system codes configuration
  • Open liability reconciliation
  • AP reporting and inquiry tools
  • Security roles and workflow approvals
  • Integration with Cash Receipts, Purchasing, Asset Management, and Project Costing

• Utilize technical skills including:

  • Application Designer (records, fields, pages, components)
  • SQR and BI Publisher report customization
  • SQL proficiency
  • PeopleSoft security knowledge, including State of Texas multitenancy requirements
  • Planning and maintaining IT security measures

• Monitor CAPPS AP batch jobs by:

  • Tracking schedules and execution
  • Detecting and responding to failures
  • Validating output
  • Managing dependencies
  • Performance tuning
  • Documentation
  • Communication and escalation
  • Ensuring compliance when schedules change

• Manage tools and environment knowledge such as:

  • PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) and Change Assistant
  • Fluid UI changes and navigation
  • Lifecycle management and selective adoption
  • Elasticsearch/Search Framework
  • Data migration and compare reports

• Collaborate cross-functionally by:

  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting
  • Gathering requirements for break/fix or enhancements
  • Documentation and testing (UAT, regression)
  • Incident management using systems like ServiceNow and BOSSDesk
  • Communicating with policy personnel, analysts, 100+ agencies, and Managed Services Tier 3 vendor
  • Accounting for legacy system interdependencies (USAS, TINS)
  • Providing structured cross-training and comprehensive training/support to agency personnel

• Participate in project-level coordination including:

  • Module expansions and enhancements
  • Fiscal year-end and cyclic processes
  • State legislative changes, federal mandates, and third-party integrations
  • Adhering to client processes, policies, and procedures within project scope and schedule

Requirements

• Senior-level experience with CAPPS Accounts Payable module
• Functional configuration expertise in AP processes and integration
• Technical skills in Application Designer, SQR, BI Publisher, SQL, and PeopleSoft security
• Experience monitoring batch jobs and managing related tools
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to manage incidents and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Experience providing training and support to users
• Familiarity with legacy systems and interdependencies

Location

• Remote position based in Austin, TX

Duration

• 12 months with possible extension