Southwestern University, located in Georgetown has an immediate opening for a Business Systems Analyst. The Business Systems Analyst is responsible in assisting with maintenance, monitoring, optimization, documentation, and support of the different systems in the Business Office. This is a full-time, fully benefited, exempt position who reports to the Associate Vice President for Finance and Accounting.

Primary Duties:

• Collaborate with Business Office team members, Administrative Information Technology, and end-users in understanding requirements, analyzing solutions, identifying business process improvements and then overseeing implementation of any approved business processes improvements.
• Lead the analysis, design and execution of changes to existing business and organizational processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare proposed scope-related functional area decision documents related to business process changes for management review and escalation.
• Oversee project management and facilitate resolution of all functional enhancements, modifications, and business process changes.
• Collaborate with area subject matter experts to ensure all functional area’s business processes are documented and kept up-to-date, including process flow diagrams.
• Responsible for review, testing, and process validation of all system updates and releases to ensure there are no negative impacts of new products/enhancements to business processes.
• Collaborate with area subject matter experts to prepare revised documentation and training on all new system enhancements to the appropriate end users.
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with Business Office team members to assure business processes are properly defined, documented, and function effectively.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate proposed products and services offerings, operational improvements, and emerging technologies for impact and leverage across the business area.

• Leads other special projects, initiatives and other duties as assigned.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, computer science, business or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years of professional-level experience related to business processes and ERP systems supporting multiple end-users.
• Experience with financial accounting business processes and systems supporting three or more of the following: Student Accounts, Accounts Payable, Projects and Grant Accounting, Payroll, General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Procurement, and Endowment Accounting.

• Experience in gathering process information, analyzing detailed information, designing solutions, execution of user acceptance testing, planning implementations and deploying solutions related to business processes.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional business teams and handle multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and organizational skills.
• Advanced skills in project management skills to include collaborate and buy-in with all end-users through the review, decision making and implementation process.
• Ability to effectively handle a diverse range of duties while balancing independent initiative, independent thinking, and excellent customer service, and a strong work ethic.

• Demonstrate advanced excel and word processing software skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Possess excellent interaction and communication skills in a clear and straightforward manner (verbal and written) with all levels of management and company personnel.
• Ability to be flexible, adjust to fluctuating priorities, perform well in stressful situations, and produce a reliable work product.
• Possess the applications of tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment with or without accommodations.

• Ability to attend work consistently and maintain a regular work schedule.

Preferred Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business or Master’s degree from an accredited university.

• More than five years of professional-level accounting experience, with business processes and ERP systems supporting multiple end-users.

• Experience using Ellucian Colleague/Datatel, Concur, and Transact.
• Project management experience implementing technology and software improvements to business processes in a university setting.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with private higher education accounting and financial business processes.

Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, under graduate tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking and discounted meal rates. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.

To apply: The University will only accept application materials through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/138482. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest, resume, the name and contact information of three professional references, and salary expectation. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Search Committee. The Committee will review all completed applications until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer. EOE/M/F

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