Business Analyst, Financial Management

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State University of New York at Buffalo seeks a highly detail-oriented Business Analyst to support financial operations, focusing on optimizing accounts payable workflows through data-driven processing and automation. The role collaborates across departments to ensure compliant, timely vendor payments and process standardization in a modern finance environment.

You will review transactions, resolve exceptions, and apply policies while contributing to continuous improvement and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1–2 years experience in a related area or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Data-driven invoice processing and workflow automation.
• Analytical review and compliance.
• Process improvement and automation support.
• Accounts payable processing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Banner

Oracle

Automated AP tools

Job description

The Department of Financial Management within Business Services at the University at Buffalo seeks a highly detail-oriented Business Analyst to support the University’s financial operations. This position plays a critical role in analyzing and optimizing accounts payable operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant vendor payments. The role supports process standardization, operational efficiency initiatives, internal controls, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement of financial processes.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail to review transactions, resolve exceptions, apply financial policies, and collaborate with academic and administrative departments across the University. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a modern, technology-enabled accounts payable environment that supports the University’s mission of education, research, and service.

The key responsibilities for this role are:

• Data-driven invoice processing and workflow automation
• Analytical Review and Compliance
• Process Improvement & Automation Support
• Accounts Payable Processing

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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 years technical or administrative experience in appropriate functional area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of accounts payable experience, preferably within higher education, government, or another regulated environment.
• Experience working with automated accounts payable workflow tools.
• Experience with higher education ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, Workday, Banner, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, workflow optimization, or business process mapping.
• Comfort with adapting to evolving technology solutions.

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $52,000 - $55,000

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus

Campus North Campus

Background Check

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Kelly Stich

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title Administrative Staff Assistant

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/20/2026

Deadline for applicants: 11/03/2026

Date to be filled: 12/07/2026

References

Number of references required 3

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].