Job Details

Job Title: Analyst II, Accounting

Location: LSC-System Office

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 44941

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Analyst II, Accounting maintains the Accounts Receivable (AR) Billing module in the iStar Finance database and acts as the submodule owner. The position will troubleshoot all system and application issues as it relates to the Finance database. The position will also perform a variety of AR transactions, monitor performance, and train AR Billing users. It is responsible for collaborating with Technology Services, the Sr. Business Analyst and users to plan, test, and develop solutions to complex issues and multi-faceted problems while identifying and creating process efficiencies. The position will create reports and queries as needed by users and the Executive Director of Accounting for reporting and data analytics

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Troubleshoots and resolves system application issues within the iStar Finance database used by the Financial Reporting & Operations Department
2. Performs billing module maintenance and reconciliation as sub-module owner and subject matter expert; creating new customers, creating bills and providing training and support to billers system wide
3. Responsible for running and creating various reports and queries for all AR related needs and the various needs of the Financial Reporting & Operations department
4. Assists the Senior Business Analyst with the project costing submodule including setup, maintenance, and providing guidance and direction to Construction Project managers and grants accounting in best practices for project setup and reporting
5. Develops appropriate test cases necessary to perform validation testing for the AR Billing Module on all required LSC modifications, customizations, fixes, interface and patches
6. Reviews business processes related to AR Billing to assess functionality and determine gaps. Works with the Sr. AVC of Financial Reporting & Operations, Executive Director Accounting, Grants Accounting Manager, and various users to identify and operationalize business process changes and/or required system setup
7. Manages the customer AR aging report. Assists with automating various collection activities by utilizing system resources and other available applications
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience using PeopleSoft