Business Technology Analyst

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University's Financial Services team is seeking a skilled professional to provide analysis and support for enterprise financial systems. This role focuses on accounts receivable, accounting, and research accounting, partnering with stakeholders to improve processes and reporting.

You will work at the intersection of finance and technology, gathering requirements, writing SQL, and coordinating with Banner, TouchNet, Cognos, and other ERP tools to deliver accurate dashboards and

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college coursework in a related field.
• Two years of experience in technology application support or related field.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Banner or similar enterprise applications.
• Ability to gather reporting requirements, analyze data, and validate reporting results.
• Experience writing, testing, and troubleshooting SQL queries used for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Accounts Receivable, Accounting, and Research Accounting business processes and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with functional users to analyze business needs, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions aligned with accounting principles.
• Serve as liaison between Financial Services stakeholders and technical teams, translating requirements into functional specs.
• Gather reporting requirements and develop, test, and validate SQL queries for operational and management reporting.
• Support enterprise financial applications through testing, upgrades, and documentation.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Data analysis

SQL queries

ERP systems

Business analysis

Education

60 hours of college coursework

Tools

Banner Finance

Banner Accounts Receivable

TouchNet

Cognos

Evisions

Job description

Department: Financial Services

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range from $65,700 - $85,000/yr; determined based onqualifications

Work Schedule: Hybrid & flexible schedule with corebusiness hours of 8a -5p, Monday-Friday; work is performed on-siteand in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, improving businessprocesses, and helping organizations leverage technology to worksmarter?

Wichita State University's Financial Services team is seekingtalented professionals who brings together technology expertise andfinancial knowledge to support critical universityoperations.

In this role, you'll work at the intersection of finance,technology, research administration, and customer service. You'llcollaborate with stakeholders across campus to support enterprisefinancial systems, improve business processes, develop reportingsolutions, and implement technology enhancements that directlyimpact faculty, staff, and researchers. You'll participate instrategic initiatives focused on modernization, automation, serviceexcellence, and continuous improvement while helping shape thefuture of financial operations at Wichita State University.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a diversetechnology portfolio including Banner Finance, TouchNet, reportingtools, research administration systems, and other enterpriseapplications.

We're looking for curious, analytical professionals who enjoyunderstanding how systems work, asking questions, solving problems,and creating solutions that make a meaningful difference.

If you're passionate about technology, data, accounting, andcontinuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Provides analysis and support of software and processes within theassigned functional area which may include, but is not limited toconfiguration, testing, documentation, support, maintenance andtraining for solutions, and working closely with business users,leaders, and technical users throughout the lifecycle of a systemand/or project.

Essential Functions

Provides development, analysis and support for systems. Worksclosely with business users and managers to refine, develop andprioritize business goals and process enhancements. Provides systemsupport, including implementation, testing, training, new releases,and vendor coordination. Works closely with business users andmanagers to understand, refine and prioritize business goals andinformation needs. Manages and supports applications, includingsupport, upgrades and troubleshooting May provide support forinterfaces.

Job Duties

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Accounts Receivable,Accounting, and Research Accounting business processes, financialtransactions, internal controls, and reporting requirements toserve as a trusted business systems partner.
• Collaborate with functional users to analyze business needs,troubleshoot complex system and data issues, identify root causes,and recommend solutions that align with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and university business processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Financial Servicesstakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirementsinto functional specifications and ensuring successfulimplementation of system enhancements and processimprovements.
• Gather reporting requirements from business users and develop,test, and validate SQL queries to support operational, financial, compliance, and management reporting needs.
• Act as the subject matter expert for financial data structuresand reporting logic, partnering with the Cognos reporting team todesign, test, validate, and deploy accurate and meaningful reportsand dashboards.
• Support enterprise financial applications through systemtesting, upgrades, integrations, documentation, training, andcontinuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency,standardization, data integrity, and customer service.

Required Education and Experience

• 60 hours of college coursework in related field
• Two (2) years of experience in technology application supportor related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze business processes, identify issues, andrecommend solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and internalcontrols.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial transactions, andERP systems such as Banner or similar enterprise applications.
• Ability to gather reporting requirements, analyze data, andvalidate reporting results.
• Familiar with writing, testing, and troubleshooting SQL queriesused for reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis.
• Knowledge to investigate and resolve complex system, data, andprocess-related issues.
• Ability to gather and document business requirements andeffectively communicate technical solutions to functional users andtechnical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in accounting, finance, database management,business analysis, or information systems.
• Experience with Banner Finance, Banner Accounts Receivable, ora comparable ERP system.
• Experience supporting Accounts Receivable, Accounting, ResearchAccounting, grants administration, or other financialoperations.
• Experience working with TouchNet, Cognos, Evisions, or similarenterprise applications.
• Experience working in higher education, state government, orpublic sector environments.
• Experience serving as a liaison between business users andtechnical teams to develop reporting solutions, troubleshootissues, and improve business processes.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information. Ability toposition self for inspection, construction or maintenance ofequipment and/or buildings including confined, elevated and loudnoise spaces. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items,supplies, or equipment.