Posted : Friday, May 31, 2024 07:37 PM
Lubbock
Financial Systems Analyst I
36531BR
Accounting Services
Position Description
Performs financial systems management functions according to established procedures.
About the University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.
Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.
As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.
The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.
It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.
With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.
Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.
Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
About the Department and/or College Accounting Services serves a vital role in Texas Tech University's scholarship and research mission.
Our success is measured by our ability to partner with the campus community, provide innovative solutions, and guide our customers through decisions of resource allocation amid increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Accounting Services strives for continued success by fostering a culture of sustainable excellence to promote stewardship of resources benefiting those we serve.
The Operations Accounting team within Accounting Services contributes to these goals effectively by managing the University’s accounting, compliance, and related financial reporting needs for several different funding sources including tuition and fees, gifts and endowments, revenue funds, and other misc.
sources.
Duties include fund analysis and management, preparation and oversight of journal entries, cost accounting functions, financial ledger reconciliations, data consistency reviews and edit checks, financial reporting, and other responsibilities related to university fund accounting.
Major/Essential Functions Assist with maintenance, access/security, patches/upgrades, and management of accounting data integrity for the ERP system, Banner, and related satellite applications.
This includes fiscal accounting period management, data records management & edit checks, accounting ledger control report maintenance, use of SQL language, and other duties as assigned.
Assist with business analyst/application development processes as a liaison between functional and technical areas.
This includes organizing system requirements for development and/or enhancements for finance applications, writing specifications for communication to Information Systems (IS) and documentation of user manuals, testing, submitting and managing related JIRA issues, and coordinating/communicating with applicable users (internal and external) and IS.
Respond to functional and technical support inquiries or needs from/for academic and central administrative units including troubleshooting financial system and application issues, approval of data changes in financial applications, website updates, management of related JIRAs or help tickets, and other miscellaneous customer support duties as assigned.
Assist with maintenance and development of Cognos reports for the accounting department and other data analytics and/or automation projects to enhance financial business processes as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and one year of experience OR combination of education and experience to equal five years.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrates competency in verbal and written communication, time management, accounting or analytical procedures, problem-solving, and decision-making.
General knowledge of higher education administration.
Ability to learn complex information systems and proficiency Microsoft and Mac products Experience with Information Systems or a related degree, accounting/finance experience or coursework, Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) or Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) or related certification is a plus.
Experience in higher education or governmental accounting, fund accounting, Banner, Financial Applications and/or Cognos, be able to perform basic database querying and and write simple queries using SQL developer, exposure to business processes; business analyst training or work experience in functional departments.
Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Occasional Duties Travel as needed for professional development.
Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Required Attachments Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Hourly Minimum Hire Rate 19.
97 Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.
depts.
ttu.
edu/hr/payplan.
Travel Required Up to 25% Shift Day Schedule Details M-F; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Grant Funded? No Job Group Business Professionals EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.
Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.
As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.
The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.
It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.
With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.
Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.
Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
About the Department and/or College Accounting Services serves a vital role in Texas Tech University's scholarship and research mission.
Our success is measured by our ability to partner with the campus community, provide innovative solutions, and guide our customers through decisions of resource allocation amid increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Accounting Services strives for continued success by fostering a culture of sustainable excellence to promote stewardship of resources benefiting those we serve.
The Operations Accounting team within Accounting Services contributes to these goals effectively by managing the University’s accounting, compliance, and related financial reporting needs for several different funding sources including tuition and fees, gifts and endowments, revenue funds, and other misc.
sources.
Duties include fund analysis and management, preparation and oversight of journal entries, cost accounting functions, financial ledger reconciliations, data consistency reviews and edit checks, financial reporting, and other responsibilities related to university fund accounting.
Major/Essential Functions Assist with maintenance, access/security, patches/upgrades, and management of accounting data integrity for the ERP system, Banner, and related satellite applications.
This includes fiscal accounting period management, data records management & edit checks, accounting ledger control report maintenance, use of SQL language, and other duties as assigned.
Assist with business analyst/application development processes as a liaison between functional and technical areas.
This includes organizing system requirements for development and/or enhancements for finance applications, writing specifications for communication to Information Systems (IS) and documentation of user manuals, testing, submitting and managing related JIRA issues, and coordinating/communicating with applicable users (internal and external) and IS.
Respond to functional and technical support inquiries or needs from/for academic and central administrative units including troubleshooting financial system and application issues, approval of data changes in financial applications, website updates, management of related JIRAs or help tickets, and other miscellaneous customer support duties as assigned.
Assist with maintenance and development of Cognos reports for the accounting department and other data analytics and/or automation projects to enhance financial business processes as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and one year of experience OR combination of education and experience to equal five years.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrates competency in verbal and written communication, time management, accounting or analytical procedures, problem-solving, and decision-making.
General knowledge of higher education administration.
Ability to learn complex information systems and proficiency Microsoft and Mac products Experience with Information Systems or a related degree, accounting/finance experience or coursework, Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) or Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) or related certification is a plus.
Experience in higher education or governmental accounting, fund accounting, Banner, Financial Applications and/or Cognos, be able to perform basic database querying and and write simple queries using SQL developer, exposure to business processes; business analyst training or work experience in functional departments.
Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Occasional Duties Travel as needed for professional development.
Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Required Attachments Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Hourly Minimum Hire Rate 19.
97 Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.
depts.
ttu.
edu/hr/payplan.
Travel Required Up to 25% Shift Day Schedule Details M-F; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Grant Funded? No Job Group Business Professionals EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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• Location : 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX
• Post ID: 9075546041