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Iowa State University Business Systems Analyst II in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Business Systems Analyst II
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with system implementation or project management
Experience with financial and accounting transactions
Experience with process improvement
Experience engaging internal and external partners and stakeholders
Experience with Workday
Experience within Higher Education
Job Description:
Summary
The Accounts Receivable Office is seeking applicants for a Business Systems Analyst II. The Accounts Receivable Office is a Finance Service team in the Division of Operations and Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis unit. The Business Systems Analyst II is responsible for analyzing and executing work with a cross-functional lens to ensure configuration has considered all possible down-stream and cross-stream impacts for student and finance. It will perform the collection, analysis, testing and documentation of data to support Accounts Receivable business operations and configuration. The position will perform the configuration of Workday, to support the success of all stakeholder units, performing support ticket resolution or escalation as needed, and helps execute continuous implementation and improvement efforts.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, project management and interpersonal skills; have the ability to analyze and document business processes and methodically work through technological issues in high-pressure situations. The candidate will have a strong financial background, ability to problem-solve and display excellent judgement in prioritization of competing project demands. This position will be expected to monitor upcoming software updates to identify the potential need for configuration changes or new features to present to office leadership.
Additional information: Hybrid work environment with remote and on campus duties. Core hours are M-F 8-5 with the option of 7:30-4 with appropriate coverage.
Example of Duties
Performs research and business analysis
Evaluates and maintains system access requests
Support technical configuration of work flows for billing, payment, refunding, account resolution, annual fiscal reporting and customer service support needs
Review of finance data model, account posting rules, and financial ledger impacts from configurations executing in conjunction with financial aid configuration, disbursing, reporting and reconciliation
Assist with the collection, analysis, testing and documentation of business processes to support Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Finance, and Student support areas
Reviews and interprets system release notes for impacts to university policy and recommends adjustments to configuration to meet compliance specifications
Research best practices and assist with developing actionable insights and recommendations for business operations
Participates in design and system development and tests changes for usability, performance, and adherence to standards
Prepares complex statistical summaries and special reports
Advises management and employees on business systems
Collaborates with developers to provide in-depth financial reporting and account reconciliation to U.S. Department of Education, Iowa Board of Regents, Senior Administration of Iowa State University and the Government of Student Body
Works on a variety of complex projects
Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS809
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: December 11, 2024
Posting Close Date:December 17, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R16050
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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