Senior Analyst (Accounting and Controls) - Business and Finance

This position consists of various monthly duties, assistance with financial system implementations, report writing, security access, and the design and performance of internal audits on various business processes to ensure financial systems are operating as designed.

Primary Duties: 

• Business process review, documentation, and design.  This includes the required maintenance of business processes within Workday (Finance ERP).
• Manage special projects for the Business & Finance Office.
• Report writing within Workday (Finance ERP).
• Assist with business process reviews/internal control audits and recommend improvements to those processes.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all University bank accounts.
• Reconcile other key balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Maintain security, access, and approval levels.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting or other closely related degree.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience related to direct accounting operations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to effectively summarize and present information.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with account reconciliations.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and journal entries.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Eight (8) years of professional experience related to direct accounting operations.
• Experience with modifying/designing financial ERP systems.
• Experience with Workday (Finance ERP), especially in reporting writing and business process design.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting $65,000; commensurate with experience and preferred qualifications being met. 

•  Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire. 

How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact search chair Karen Mushong, mushongk@gvsu.edu.  If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu. 

 

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

 

Application Deadline: Application review begins June 30, 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified i