Financial Systems Analyst

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Job Title: Financial Systems Analyst  and Requisition ID number: 104183

Close Date: 11:59 PM on  

Organizational Unit:  Financial Systems (10001550) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0 52 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  AMP(42) 

Functional Area:  Administrative 

Salary Range:  $89,695-$112,065

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs professional level support for the District's financial systems which are utilized by all District departments; provides departmental interface with Information Systems staff.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides customer support and resolves systems issues through the financial systems team which provides District departments with direct assistance in resolving their system issues.
• Assists in administration of accounting and payroll system security, maintains system tables, documents and analyzes departmental system requirements; and develops, maintains and distributes user documentation and trains staff in accounting and payroll systems usage.
• Interacts with all levels of internal staff in documenting accounting and payroll issues or developing functional specifications, which include screen and report layouts.
• Performs financial system acceptance testing; writes, executes and analyzes test script results to ensure system integrity; performs quality assurance of financial system user documentation.
• Coordinates and participates in a variety of financial and related analytical studies; conducts complex analyses that relate to the accounting and payroll systems, working in concert with centralized information systems staff.
• Prepares a variety of reports, flowcharts, diagrams, documentation and other written materials; compiles a variety of financial information for use by staff.
• Assists with District-wide training programs related to financial systems utilization; provides information as required.
• Performs management support activities such as preparing Board agenda items, conducting studies for School Board requests and assessing the financial impact of proposed legislation.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may operate a vehicle or arrange for transportation to visit various work sites and attend off-site meetings.
• Maintains all aspects of security and confidentiality of records and information.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment 
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, MIS or related field

AND

3 years of professional experience in financial systems administration and computer database management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. 

Knowledge of:

• Governmental revenue and expenditure processes, fund accounting and program evaluation.
• Principles and practices organizational and management analysis. <