Financial Systems Analyst I - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

19.97

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

M-F; 8:00am-5:00pm.

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in higher education or governmental accounting, fund accounting, Banner, Financial Applications and/or Cognos, be able to perform basic database querying and write simple queries using SQL developer, exposure to business processes; business analyst training or work experience in functional departments.
2. Information Systems or 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.

Department

Accounting Services

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Business Professionals

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience OR combination of education and experience to equal five years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

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.

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.