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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead - AP / GL - **Company:** Information Consulting Services - **Location:** Mount Laurel Township, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Bug Management, System Configuration, IDoc, SAP ERP, OneStream, SAP FI/CO, SAP Logistics, Systems Integration, Sap Finance, Test Scripts, Event Driven Architecture, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Api Design - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1e94727a7109db28 ## About the Role Do you have experience in User training (technical support)?, * 10+ years of hands-on SAP FICO experience within SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments * Strong SAP S/4HANA Finance configuration and implementation experience * Deep understanding of Record-to-Report (R2R) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes * Experience supporting full lifecycle implementations, enhancements, testing, and production support * Strong understanding of AP, GL, account determination, reconciliations, and financial close processes * Experience working cross-functionally with finance, accounting, and technical integration teams * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical/problem-solving skills * Ability to support end users, provide training, and drive process improvements Preferred Qualifications * SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification * Experience with API-based integrations, IDocs, and event-driven architecture * Exposure to banking integrations, tax solutions, and expense management systems * Experience supporting finance controls, audit processes, and compliance initiatives * Experience with Vertex Tax Tool is a plus * Experience with OneStream is a plus Additional Information * High visibility role supporting enterprise-wide finance initiatives * Opportunity to work within a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation environment * Strong preference for candidates with hands-on configuration experience and ability to operate independently * Client is looking to move quickly and identify candidates ASAP ## Description Our client is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead with strong expertise across Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL) processes to support large-scale finance transformation initiatives and ongoing SAP operations. This individual will play a critical role leading configuration, support, integrations, testing, and finance process optimization efforts within a complex enterprise SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on SAP FICO configuration experience, strong understanding of Record-to-Report (R2R) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, and the ability to partner closely with both business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver scalable finance solutions., * Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA FICO configuration and support activities with a strong focus on AP and GL * Configure and support document types, posting keys, tolerance groups, payment methods, and account determination * Manage GL structures including chart of accounts, ledgers, field status groups, posting periods, and financial statement versions * Support AP processes including vendor master data, invoice processing, payment runs, automatic clearing, and reconciliation * Support month-end and year-end close activities including accruals, reversals, reclasses, and subledger-to-GL reconciliations * Analyze and troubleshoot posting issues, account determination errors, validations/substitutions, and FI integration failures * Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP finance solutions aligned with S/4HANA best practices * Partner with technical teams to support integrations using IDocs, APIs, events, and interface-based finance transactions * Lead and support SIT/UAT testing cycles including test script development, defect management, and business validation * Support finance cutover planning, open item validation, reconciliation activities, and go-live readiness efforts * Provide post-production stabilization support and ensure reliable AP/GL operations after deployment * Develop and maintain functional documentation, process flows, support procedures, and runbooks * Drive operational improvements focused on monitoring, financial accuracy, and issue reduction ## Related Videos - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Tech as a Profit Center – Maximizing P&L Impact by Research Funding and Capitalization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100125-tech-as-a-profit-center-maximizing-p-l-impact-by-research-funding-and-capitalization) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Welcome to Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/4-welcome-to-switzerland) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Frontend Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/234-frontend-developer-salary-in-south-africa)