Senior Business Systems Analyst

Contractor Role

Summary:
Preferred candidates will have more support experience with the various internal systems, with responsibilities from simple tier 1-and-2 trouble shooting tasks to more complex analysis of issues within our systems, determining brake-fix solutions and documenting their processes.

Interview Process:
Must be local

Phone screen

Possible technical phone screen with hiring manager (dependent on how well the candidate could identify to you their level of Excel skills)

Onsite interview

Essential Skills:
Functional versus technical position that is more of an Administrator versus an Analyst role

Support of ERP systems that need to be managed, with our systems being Yardi (Voyager), Sharepoint (migrating files from one server migration to another, how the files are organized & documentation), OneStream (relatable experience would be Hyperion Essbase), Cobra (in-house system) Sage FAS (fixed asset accounting software – adding and removing users) & Workday (Expense modules)

General accounting with GL experience needed.

Strong customer engagement experience with various stakeholders in the organization is a must

Needs to adapt to new systems that will be unfamiliar

Tier 1 or 2 tickets resolution & escalation will be a part of the role

Data tracking & reporting

Business Process writing

Execute the business plans & implementations for various systems projects

Business process improvements

Example of Job Duties:
Specific Excel skills needed to gather data from differing systems and using vLookups to compile the data into various spread sheets

Contractor will be involved in day-to-day systems management tasks of the IS department along with working with our Yardi implementation administrator

Once a month reporting to accounting with Workday Expense

Reporting on KPIs for construction projects or lease agreements

Handle more complex & menial tasks, such as digging into problems with accounting transactions and how it has been impacting different areas within the system.

Sharepoint admin project to set up new collection sites for the site owner to administer with various departments & overall Active Directory security & audit procedures

Creating an IS plan that is scalable and project-based

Analysis of COBRA system when invoices that are found to be broken in the system

PM responsibility regarding FAS upgrades & documentation

Job Description

The Senior Business Systems Analyst works closely with business partners to identify and analyze practical solutions for information, system and process problems through existing or new business systems technology while communicating best practices to achieve client goals.

The position is a key position reporting to the Manager, Business Systems, Information Systems. This role will serve various functions in support of Information Systems including solve information, system and process problems, system analysis of requirements, executing system and process improvements needed, managing large and complex projects and system implementation, design reporting and ensuring appropriate data standards. This role may also do some data base administration, design and development.

Roles & Responsibilities

Demonstrate up-to-date expertise in Information Systems and apply this to the development, execution and improvement of business processes

Anticipate and resolve issues/barriers that may impede success

Meet or exceed internal and external client requirements with respect to time, cost efficiency & business value

Provide support for deployed applications

System Admin and Support – 40%

Self-trains on all new business systems to gain knowledge required to provide customer support across multiple business functions

Functions as a business partner to improves current systems and associated business processes by analyzing requirements and current practices

Recommends system and process controls by identifying problems and necessary remediation steps

Performs system administration and support for multiple financial and business applications

Project Management – 30%

Works independently and leads assignments/projects of moderate to high complexity across multiple, integrated systems

Monitors project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions

Lead special projects as necessary to support requests from Accounting, Finance, or Lease Admin

Reporting and Data Management – 30%

Works with end users to develop reports to fit business requirements and documents report criteria, design and processing procedures

Ensure data management standards align with corporate data management strategy

Provide requested support and documentation for IT audits

Minimum Requirements:
Excellent and highly reliable communication, deadline-awareness and problem-solving skills

Self-directed, adaptable, flexible, detail-oriented, with a professional upbeat attitude making interaction with stakeholders productive and efficient

Exceptional analytical ability, strong technical skills, and business intelligence skills.

Strong project management with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks at any given point, strong relationship building and communication skills

Flexible to various demands and ability to manage problem solving, including the ability to logically approach a problem and propose recommendations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

High level of interpersonal skills to enable collaboration with other functional groups and individuals to meet overall business objectives.

Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access

Mid-to-high level ERP implementation experience

Yardi Voyager, SSRS, SQL Queries/Programming, SharePoint

Experience/Skills

4-8 years of experience in systems. Ideal system implementation and support background with business experience in finance or operations

Education

4-year college degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related degree

Certifications

MBA preferred but not required. Experience as a Business Analyst highly preferred