ERP Finance Systems Analyst

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement options

Well-being program

Tuition waiver program

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst (IT Specialist II) to join the Finance Office. This on-site role provides functional support, testing, security administration, data analysis, and documentation for Finance applications, including ERP systems like PeopleSoft Finance.

You will collaborate with Finance, IT, and state partners to ensure data integrity, plan upgrades, and improve business processes while maintaining standard business hours on campus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of complex computing environments and relational databases.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, and applications.
• Knowledge of functional business processes and their relationship with technical initiatives.
• Knowledge of security principles related to computing environments and relational databases.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience developing queries and reports using relational databases.
• Knowledge of reporting tools, data analysis, and data visualization concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize, prioritize, and coordinate processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• ERP & Finance Application Support - Participate in the planning, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of the University's ERP system, PeopleSoft Finance, and related Finance applications.
• System Testing & Data Integrity - Develop and maintain testing scripts, conduct test cycles, validate results, and work with functional and technical staff to resolve system issues.
• Queries & Reporting - Develop and maintain queries and reports to support Finance business processes, data analysis, system testing, and data integrity.
• Security Administration - Administer functional security for Finance applications, state systems, banking systems, and other Finance-supported applications and information resources.
• Systems Integration - Participate in upgrades and implementations of systems that interface with the Finance System, including JMU and State applications, HR, Student, Chrome River, document management systems, SharePoint, and Cardinal.
• Functional Support & Process Improvement - Investigate system and functional issues, assist with production support, document processes, and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Web & Information Resources - Serve as a web editor for Finance Office content and maintain the online Financial Procedures Manual, SharePoint, Teams, and related information resources.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Relational databases

Accounting concepts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Tools

PeopleSoft Finance

Oracle Cloud Applications

Reporting tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst (IT Specialist II) to join the Finance Office. This on-site role provides functional support, testing, security administration, data analysis, and documentation for Finance applications, including ERP systems like PeopleSoft Finance.

You will collaborate with Finance, IT, and state partners to ensure data integrity, plan upgrades, and improve business processes while maintaining standard business hours on campus.