Systems Analyst


Position Title & Department:
 Systems Analyst; Finance

Posting #
5482
Department Description:
The Finance Office serves the needs of the university and its constituents.  It is supported by the Controller's Office which oversees the accounting, cashiering, procurement, and student financial services operating units.  The Tax and Compliance Office promotes compliance to federal and state tax laws, serves as a campus resource with respect to tax issues, and oversees the university's accounts payable and payroll activities.  The Budget and Treasury unit conducts budget planning, capital financing, endowment investment, and cash management. The Office of Risk Management oversees the university's insurance policies and loss control efforts.

University Description:
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:
The Systems Analyst initiates, monitors, and error-corrects system journal entries and other technical processes required to ensure timely financial reporting. Duties include preparation of monthly journal entries, analysis of account status and execution of systems interfaces procedures.

This position will also participate in the month and year-end accounting closes to include the timely review and/or preparation of journal entries and multiple system imports. This position will take an active role in the reporting and analysis of financial operations to the University community through the design, test and use of automated financial systems and Microsoft Excel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system analysis and maintenance to ensure that correct financial data is entered and processed. 
  • Process the daily interfaces of various systems into the university's Financial System.
  • Perform coding corrections, to audit and error-correct the data that was interfaced into the ERP system, and work closely with the necessary departments to make the appropriate correction.
  • Works closely and timely with the Payroll Department to ensure seamless interfacing between the Payroll system and the university ERP finance systems.
  • Assists the Financial Systems Manager in testing and interfacing of future financial systems across the campus as necessary.
• Responsible for activation/deactivation of Banner detail codes in the Banner Student Account system to ensure correct financial data is entered and processed into the ERP system. 
• Assist with Enterprise Performance Management system daily processing/monitoring to ensure system is synchronized with the ERP system, and other system administrative duties. 
• Assist with Enterprise Performance Management system daily processing/monitoring to ensure system is synchronized with the ERP system, and other system administrative duties. 
• Assists Director of Treasury & Financial Systems and the Financial Systems Manager with various projects and tasks as assigned.
• Maintains and updates forms for Finance Office website. Participates in form redesign in partnership with department heads.
• Provides training and user support for financial systems to the University community. Responds to departmental inquiries regarding automated financial systems and procedures. 
• Supports Month-End Close system activities which include the processing of journal entries and multiple system imports. Works closely with Accounting staff to error-correct the format of journal entries.
• Prepares accounting and budget reports and other analyses as assigned. Assists in the preparation of year-end audit schedules and related transactions as assigned. Participates in other financial reporting projects and tasks as assigned to support any area in the Finance Division. 

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 
Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or other related field required.  Substitution: A high school diploma plus two additional years of work experience may substitute for Bachelor's degree, at the rate of two years of education is equivalent to one year of work experience. 
• Minimum three years of experience in a business office.  Substitution: A Master's degree may substitute for up to one year of work experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fund accounting as they pertain to higher education or not-for-profit financial reporting (FASB 117).
• Experience with ERP and other Financial Systems applications.
• Workday Finance experience.
• Strong Excel skills.  

Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical skills with advanced use of automated database financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure with a high accuracy rate.
• Ability to multi-task and balance changing priorities.
• Excellent communication, both written and oral, and proven ability to exercise good working relations with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to readily solve problems by listening and knowing what questions need answering before making a final informed determination.

Posting Salary:
$32.00-$35.00 per hour; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.  USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Special Application Instructions:
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers' review.  If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.
Additional Details:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/497257







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