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Position Number: 2489678
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Analyst, Financial Systems

R0126520
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks applicants for an Analyst, Financial Systems for the Controller's Office.

The Analyst, Financial Systems assists the Controller's Office in a variety of tasks associated with information systems that support student accounting (cashier and loan), general accounting, and payroll operations. The Analyst creates and runs standard and special reports, system queries, and analytics for the Controller's Office as well as provide assistance with integrations and data conversions where applicable. The position works closely with the Controller's Office accounting staff to ensure timely and efficient reporting of financial data.

Duties Include

Data Extraction & Assessment

Develop queries to be used by campus end users; assess user needs and create ad hoc queries and reports
Monitor the accuracy of data in the student information, financial, accounting and other administrative systems
Assist and support the Controller's Office accounting staff by providing data from which to make decisions about improvement of functional processes
Coordinate technical issues with the Controller
Write and run quality control reports aimed at error detection and resolution; recommend corrections needed to users and/or Controller
Upload information from administrative systems into other systems (i.e., financial, human resources, payroll)
Develop reporting for non-student receipts in the financial system

Administration & Compliance

Document system and business processes in a business process guide
Conduct administrative systems functional testing and modification development
Design and run system queries for identifying data errors
Ensure compliance with governmental technical reporting standards
Develop and oversee external data transmission to third parties
Assist with analysis of effectiveness of departmental workflow and make recommendations to the Controller to ensure efficiency for data entry
Assist with staff training in the functional use of administrative systems software
Recommend changes in operating policies and procedures resulting from software limitations/capabilities

Other Duties

Assist with Controller's Office operations, as directed by the Director of Accounting Operations, to include system analyses, evaluation of new systems, and system installations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of related professional experience OR

Master's Degree and two (2) years of related professional experience

Related Experience: Working in business application data analysis, data extraction, and custom reporting from a large complex computer application.

Preferred Qualifications

Workday Finance and/or Workday Report Writing experience

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience

Experience using SQL or equivalent for data extraction or data management

Schedule

The typical work schedule is 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This position requires some flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends.

Compensation Grade

C

Salary Schedules

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

For more information about the Controller's Office, please visit: <a rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="https://www.unr.edu/campus-business/controllers-office opens new window" target="_blank" href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=2489678&targetURL=https://www.unr.edu/campus-business/controllers-office">https://www.unr.edu/campus-business/controllers-office

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="jobs@unr.edu opens new window" target="_blank" href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=2489678&targetURL=mailto:jobs@unr.edu">jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Analyst--Financial-Systems_R0126520

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a Top Tier Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.