Financial Systems Analyst

Assists with providing financial and technical oversight of financial processes. This position supports the functional needs of Finance & Administration to ensure all transactions processed through the ERP systems are accurately posted to the general ledger and the Uniform State Accounting System for the State of Texas in a timely manner. The individual will serve as a team resource to improve accounting processes through optimal utilization of Oracle Financial System and Colleague. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Manager Financial Systems in accordance with established policies and procedures and is subject to review through periodic checks or other internal controls. Performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 

Reports to:      Senior Manager Financial Systems 

Supervises:     No supervisory responsibilities 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following: 

• Assists in resolving financial and technical issues related to the functional needs of Finance & Administration.
• Provides ad hoc data queries or reports as needed for analysis and reporting.
• Assists in monitoring interfaces between general ledger and: iProcurement, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Concur and Budgeting to assure accuracy and timeliness of transactions posted to the general ledger.
• Troubleshoots data or transaction issues related to general ledger.
• Instrumental in participating with the implementation of new upgrades and enhancements to the financial systems application.
• Assists with application testing and ensuring test scripts are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains currency through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses.
• Serves as Concur System Administrator for the University.
• Assists with providing information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses & recommendations.
• Assists with providing information spend analytics as related to spend throughout the university and across all modes of procurement as requested by the strategic sourcing management team.
• Assists with providing information ad hoc, scheduled and required HUB data to the HUB coordinator team.
• Assists with the daily check and EFT processes if the files fail during submission to the depository bank.
• Maintains Oracle and Colleague Chart of accounts interfaces.
• Sets up and maintains account approvers.
• Performs Oracle monthly ledger open/close process.
• Performs Colleague General Ledger monthly and year-end close.
• Promotes professionalism, a positive work environment, spirit of cooperation and support for coworkers.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Performs other duties as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential: 

• Knowledge, accuracy, and timeliness in technical aspects of OFS processes as related to purchasing, accounts payable, budget and general ledger.
• Ability to provide OFS technical expertise to assist Finance & Administration staff.
• Master level skills with Excel spreadsheets and data query tools, preferably SQL.
• Working knowledge of office practices and methods.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and/or verify information accurately.
• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

The employee may be required to travel. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.   

SAFETY 

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Bachelor's degree is required. Additional job-related experience and/or education may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Five years of financial analysis and system administration experience. Experience with Colleague, Oracle systems, and SQL preferred.

TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman’s University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.