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Finance Systems Analyst I

Position Summary:

With limited supervision, align technical solutions with business needs. Facilitate the maintenance and enhancement of the Workday Financial module functionality. Enrich the enhancement of the general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing, fixed asset management and student accounts system performance including any associate interface requirements for the business and operational needs. This position also assists with developing accounting reports, troubleshooting system issues, and importing and exporting data files from the system.

Essential Functions:

Assist in identifying business issues that need to be considered, questions that need to be asked, implications of presence/absence of certain data fields, etc.
Serve as back up for developing, maintaining, and running Workday Financial reports for NU Finance departments.
Serve as technical support to Finance and Accounting team users and initial error analysis for Workday Finance related issues.
Maintain Chart of Accounts in Workday.
Create and maintain technical data interfaces that move data between Workday Financials and PS Campus Solutions modules. Resolve/troubleshoot errors in interface loads. Review report runs/queries to ensure performing as planned.
Provide Workday Finance functional support to help resolve day-to-day issues encountered by end users across the various departments that cannot be resolved by the respective key users.
Prepare and update user training guides for Workday Finance tasks and processes.
Participate/assist with future module implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting/Finance, or related field, preferred; and
One (1) to two (2) years’ relevant experience working with PeopleSoft or Oracle base applications within a medium to large organization institution required;
or equivalent combination of education and experience. Workday experience a plus.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

Ability to participate as an active team member of the Business Unit, Department and University to work toward a common goal.
Actively seeks opportunities to influence, build effective relationships and gain alignment with peers, functional partners and/or external partners to accomplish business objectives.
Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.
Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages innovative ideas; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes. Ability to generate and/or recognize imaginative or creative solutions that generate successful outcomes.
Working knowledge of business processes, procedures, software upgrades and maintenance; familiarity with database methodology, project management and application integration design.
Advanced use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and working knowledge of software programs for business financial processes e.g., PeopleSoft, Adaptive Planning, General Ledger & reporting tools, Asset Management, Accounts Payable/Purchasing or Student Accounts, a plus.
Strong logic, analytical, critical thinking, independent thinker, planning and organizational skills and follow through with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities. Good follow-up and follow-through to ensure deliverables.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community along with solid customer service skills. Ability to communicate well orally and in writing. Ability to develop and use empathetic listening skills, communicate with clarity, and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty, and resourcefulness.
Effective teaching, human relations, communication, problem-solving and strong organizational and leadership skills. Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit

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Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $65,621.00 - $75,427.00

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.