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Financial Systems Analyst

Financial Systems Analyst

Lafayette College

Easton, PA

Job ID : 374f2f7156306c376d5174303964473545773d3d

Job Description :

Lafayette College

Controller’s Office

Financial Systems Analyst

Job Description

Do you have a finance or accounting background but prefer to spend your time on the systems and data side of the office? Are you a systems person that enjoys collaborating with the finance and accounting team? Lafayette College has an opportunity that provides just this type of interaction.

The Financial Systems Analyst, under the direction of the Manager of Financial Systems, assists in maintaining and enhancing the College’s ERP system and supporting systems to meet internal and external requirements, as relating to the Finance and Administration division. This position provides coordination for the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems to support financial operations and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the modules of the Banner ERP system used by the Finance & Administration division. Analyze issues that arise in Banner administrative pages, Banner processes, and Banner Self Service. Identify the root causes of systems issues and formulate and execute solutions. Collaborate with appropriate technical resources from Information Technology Services (ITS) and Ellucian as needed.
  • Develop and troubleshoot operational and analytical Finance reporting in the College’s IBM Cognos environment, various Microsoft Access databases, and other reporting applications, for use by various College departments and for internal use by the Finance department.
  • Grant and maintain user access to financial information and systems including the Banner Finance module, Cognos reporting suite, the College's banks, and payment gateways
  • Assist with data cleanup projects in Banner. Maintain working knowledge of the relevant tables and fields to be updated and ensure referential integrity.
  • Complete periodic tasks, including the processing of chargeback feeds and fiscal period maintenance.
  • Test upgrades to Banner administrative pages and Banner Self Service, including patches, regulatory updates, and new system functionality.
  • Assist in maintaining the Finance and Administration websites in Wordpress.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve general software, hardware, Windows, and network issues for the Finance team.
  • Create training material and delivers training for user assistance and system usage
  • Identify opportunities for system improvements and escalate as appropriate.
  • Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a major in MIS, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
  • Ability to serve as a data steward of a division within a large organization. Strong data management skills with the ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential data.
  • General knowledge of enterprise-wide administrative systems.
  • Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
  • Experience with relational databases and report writing.
  • Ability to problem solve, multi-task, and effectively prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to communicate financial and technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences with varying levels of understanding.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of SQL
  • Experience with Ellucian’s Banner ERP application
  • Experience with IBM Cognos

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references at http://apply.interfolio.com/121172 or click the 'Apply Now' button.

Lafayette is deeply committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share in the responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. All Lafayette operations reflect the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Work Location: One location

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Name : Lafayette College

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