senior business systems analyst, Accounting Center of Excellence

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

The senior business systems analyst plays a critical role in advancing Starbucks’ global accounting transformation. Partnering closely with the Accounting and Finance Systems teams, this role drives meaningful automation initiatives and serves as a hands on technical contributor within the Accounting Center of Excellence (COE).

This is an opportunity for a seasoned analyst who enjoys designing, building, and enabling automation—while collaborating directly with accounting teams to standardize processes, reduce manual effort, and increase efficiency.

As a senior business systems analyst, COE you will…

•    Partner with Accounting and Finance Systems teams to identify, design, and deliver automation solutions that simplify and modernize accounting processes
•    Play a key technical role on the Accounting COE team, supporting global accounting initiatives and transformation efforts
•    Drive process standardization and automation across accounting deliverables, establish new workflows, improving consistency, accuracy, and efficiency
•    Use tools such as BlackLine and Alteryx to automate journal entries, reconciliations, controls, reporting, and other accounting activities
•    Translate accounting and business requirements into clear functional designs and technical solutions
•    Support end to end delivery—from analysis and solution design through configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization
•    Act as a trusted partner to accounting teams by providing insight into best practices, system capabilities, and automation opportunities
•    Be part of an Energetic, Collaborative Team – Thrive in a fun, fast paced environment that values partnership and innovation. Act in alignment with Starbucks guiding principles while driving the automation efforts.

We’d love to hear from people with:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Computer Information Systems (required)
•    Experience supporting business system(s) (5 years)
•    Functional experience in accounting (5 years)
•    Hands on experience with BlackLine module(s) and building workflows in Altyrex (required)
•    Background in ERP implementation and/or upgrades (preferred)
•    Demonstrated initiative in process improvement
•    Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
•    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
•    Ability to effectively engage cross functionally at various levels of the organization
•    Experience in cross functional project management
•    Understanding of US GAAP and SOX frameworks.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com. 
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting