Financial Systems Analyst

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to analyze, administer, and enhance financial systems that support financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations.

You will evaluate business requirements, coordinate with stakeholders and development teams to identify system needs, and ensure system changes align with financial goals. This role emphasizes documentation, testing of releases, and ongoing improvement of processes to drive accuracy and efficiency across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• 2 years in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience with ERP or financial systems administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, reporting, and accounting activities through financial systems.
• Analyze system data and prepare reports to support operations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and development teams to identify requirements.
• Test and validate system releases to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and procedures.
• Assist with system changes and serve as liaison between users and technical teams.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Systems analysis

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Financial Systems Analyst is accountable for analyzing, administering, and enhancing financial systems that support financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations. This role evaluates business requirements, supports system improvements, and ensures financial systems and related processes effectively meet organizational needs.

Job Summary

The Financial Systems Analyst is accountable for analyzing, administering, and enhancing financial systems that support financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations. This role evaluates business requirements, supports system improvements, and ensures financial systems and related processes effectively meet organizational needs.

Essential Functions

• Support the operation and effectiveness of financial systems that enable financial planning, reporting, and accounting activities
• Analyze financial systems data and prepare reports that support business operations and decision-making
• Coordinate with business stakeholders and development teams to identify system requirements and support solution development
• Evaluate financial processes and workflows to identify opportunities for operational and system improvements
• Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, and user instructions that support consistent business practices
• Test and validate system releases, enhancements, and new functionality to ensure alignment with business and financial requirements
• Support the planning and implementation of approved system changes and serve as a resource between system users and technical teams
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and/or experience
• 2 years Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting the administration, configuration, or enhancement of ERP, accounting, or other financial systems

Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and financial reporting principles and their application within financial systems
• Ability to evaluate data, processes, and system functionality to identify issues and recommend practical solutions
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow projects through completion
• Demonstrated attention to detail when validating data, reviewing system outputs, and maintaining documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders to gather information and support system-related initiatives
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills when addressing moderately complex system and process challenges
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across functions to support business objectives and system improvements
• Ability to learn and apply new financial systems, technologies, and business processes in support of evolving organizational needs

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Communicate/Hearing Frequently
• Communicate/Talking Frequently
• Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
• Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
• Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
• Maintain Focus Constantly
• Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
• Vision Constantly
• Hand/Eye Coordination Occasionally
• Bend Rarely
• Complete Tasks in a Noisy Environment Rarely
• Feeling/Grasping/Handling Rarely
• Move/Traverse Rarely
• Repetitive Motions Rarely

Working Environment

• Hazards Occasionally

Environmental Conditions

• Office: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services.

Travel Requirements

• This position does not require travel

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $77,200.00 - $100,333.33