Business System Analyst

Winston-Salem State University•Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

Winston-Salem State University is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to support their Finance Division! Join the Ramily! Founded in 1892, WSSU is a distinguished historically Black university and proud member of the University of North Carolina System. The Division of Finance and Administration is a team of professionals committed to the delivery of innovative, effective and efficient customer services while maintaining fiscal integrity. We exist to provide campus wide administrative and fiscal services in support of the university's primary mission of instruction, research, and public service. The Business Systems Analyst will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services and supervise one employee. This role serves as a key liaison between Financial Services and Information Technology Services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework
OR Associate's degree in accounting
OR Associate's degree in business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework
OR equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with a governmental or non-profit organization is preferred, but not required
Prior experience with Ellucian Banner is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Liaise between business units and IT to communicate system needs and ensure the smooth implementation of technological solutions
Coordinate with business units and IT to ensure that organizational systems and applications meet operational requirements, align with strategic objectives, and comply with all applicable university and state policies
Collaborate with financial services staff to facilitate annual reconciliations between WSSU, the State Treasurer, the North Carolina Office of the State Controller, the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor, and other state agencies as requested
Provide day-to-day support for financial databases and systems, including but not limited to: Ellucian Banner, TouchNet, Jaggaer, ChromeRiver, Evision, and WebFOCUS.
Manage access and training for Ellucian Banner for all users at the university
Collaborate with Financial Services departments to document processes and identify opportunities for process improvement
Create and implement process refinements to improve efficiency and data accuracy, including automating manual processes
Process and complete all financial reports required by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor, and the North Carolina Office of the State Controller
The above includes preparing year-end financial reports, closing and opening the chart of accounts, processing annual budget rolls, and setting up payroll encumbrances for the Budget office
Process and respond to all Financial DataMart requests from the University of North Carolina System Office
Troubleshoot technical issues for the division and investigate variances in financial reports to identify problems within a database or system
Supervise one direct report, assigning work, mentoring career growth, creating annual work plans, and completing performance evaluations