Dayforce General Ledger Implementation Consultant
Job Title
Dayforce General Ledger Implementation Consultant
Job Summary
EnForce Consulting, an HR-Path Company, is seeking a Dayforce General Ledger (GL) Implementation Consultant to support the successful deployment of Ceridian Dayforce Financials and Payroll-to-GL solutions across a diverse client base. This role participates in all phases of the implementation lifecycle, including discovery, configuration, testing, deployment, and post–go-live support, with a primary focus on General Ledger configuration, payroll accounting, and financial integrations.
The Consultant is responsible for gathering finance and accounting requirements, configuring Dayforce General Ledger modules, managing client expectations, identifying risks, and communicating effectively with Project Managers and client stakeholders. This role may also provide Organizational Readiness consulting and guidance to Associate Consultants, especially related to payroll accounting processes and financial reporting readiness.
We are very open to candidates who have GL or payroll accounting implementation experience in another HCM, ERP, or financial system and are excited and ready to be cross-trained and certified in Ceridian Dayforce. This role can be fully remote, or hybrid in Dallas, Texas.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and manage project plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of Dayforce General Ledger implementations
Lead finance- and accounting-focused client discovery sessions, document requirements, and translate them into Dayforce configuration
Configure Dayforce General Ledger functionality, including chart of accounts mapping, costing allocations, legal entities, and accounting rules
Support payroll-to-GL setup, balancing, reconciliation, and validation activities
Facilitate solution design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, training, and deployment activities related to General Ledger
Conduct consulting sessions (phone, video, or in person) and prepare meeting notes and deliverables
Partner closely with Project Managers to provide updates on tasks, timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies
Advise clients on Dayforce payroll accounting and financial best practices to maximize accuracy, efficiency, and reporting outcomes
Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors (ERP providers, finance teams, integrations partners)
Ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll, costing, and financial data
Perform payroll and GL data audits and recommend corrective actions
Provide post‑go‑live consulting support for payroll accounting and financial processes
Support GL-related integrations, exports, and financial file feeds
Serve as a subject-matter expert for Dayforce General Ledger functionality
Support Organizational Readiness activities, including finance team training and payroll accounting readiness
Review client accounting structures and payroll costing methodologies and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field
3–5 years of software or HRIS/ERP implementation experience with a strong focus on General Ledger, payroll accounting, or financial systems
Hands-on experience implementing payroll-to-GL or financial modules within SaaS/Cloud HCM or ERP platforms
Experience with one or more of the following systems: Ceridian Dayforce (preferred), Workday, UKG, ADP, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, NetSuite, or other payroll/financial systems
Strong understanding of payroll accounting, General Ledger structures, costing, and reconciliations
Experience supporting or leading payroll accounting implementations or financial system deployments
Experience in business process mapping; change management experience is a plus
Working knowledge of financial data files, integrations, and interfaces
Proficiency in SQL and XML is a plus
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and project workstreams simultaneously
Strong facilitation skills for workshops and client-facing sessions
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently
Excellent communication, collaboration, and time‑management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Willingness to travel on a limited basis
Job Benefits
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental plan
Vision plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
Paid holidays
Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education, and location
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Dayforce General Ledger Implementation Consultant
Job Summary
EnForce Consulting, an HR-Path Company, is seeking a Dayforce General Ledger (GL) Implementation Consultant to support the successful deployment of Ceridian Dayforce Financials and Payroll-to-GL solutions across a diverse client base. This role participates in all phases of the implementation lifecycle, including discovery, configuration, testing, deployment, and post–go-live support, with a primary focus on General Ledger configuration, payroll accounting, and financial integrations.
The Consultant is responsible for gathering finance and accounting requirements, configuring Dayforce General Ledger modules, managing client expectations, identifying risks, and communicating effectively with Project Managers and client stakeholders. This role may also provide Organizational Readiness consulting and guidance to Associate Consultants, especially related to payroll accounting processes and financial reporting readiness.
We are very open to candidates who have GL or payroll accounting implementation experience in another HCM, ERP, or financial system and are excited and ready to be cross-trained and certified in Ceridian Dayforce. This role can be fully remote, or hybrid in Dallas, Texas.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and manage project plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of Dayforce General Ledger implementations
Lead finance- and accounting-focused client discovery sessions, document requirements, and translate them into Dayforce configuration
Configure Dayforce General Ledger functionality, including chart of accounts mapping, costing allocations, legal entities, and accounting rules
Support payroll-to-GL setup, balancing, reconciliation, and validation activities
Facilitate solution design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, training, and deployment activities related to General Ledger
Conduct consulting sessions (phone, video, or in person) and prepare meeting notes and deliverables
Partner closely with Project Managers to provide updates on tasks, timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies
Advise clients on Dayforce payroll accounting and financial best practices to maximize accuracy, efficiency, and reporting outcomes
Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors (ERP providers, finance teams, integrations partners)
Ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll, costing, and financial data
Perform payroll and GL data audits and recommend corrective actions
Provide post‑go‑live consulting support for payroll accounting and financial processes
Support GL-related integrations, exports, and financial file feeds
Serve as a subject-matter expert for Dayforce General Ledger functionality
Support Organizational Readiness activities, including finance team training and payroll accounting readiness
Review client accounting structures and payroll costing methodologies and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field
3–5 years of software or HRIS/ERP implementation experience with a strong focus on General Ledger, payroll accounting, or financial systems
Hands-on experience implementing payroll-to-GL or financial modules within SaaS/Cloud HCM or ERP platforms
Experience with one or more of the following systems: Ceridian Dayforce (preferred), Workday, UKG, ADP, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, NetSuite, or other payroll/financial systems
Strong understanding of payroll accounting, General Ledger structures, costing, and reconciliations
Experience supporting or leading payroll accounting implementations or financial system deployments
Experience in business process mapping; change management experience is a plus
Working knowledge of financial data files, integrations, and interfaces
Proficiency in SQL and XML is a plus
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and project workstreams simultaneously
Strong facilitation skills for workshops and client-facing sessions
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently
Excellent communication, collaboration, and time‑management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Willingness to travel on a limited basis
Job Benefits
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental plan
Vision plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
Paid holidays
Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education, and location
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