Reporting Accounting Business/Systems Analyst 2

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and holidays

Tuition benefits

Healthcare plans

Retirement plans

PSLF opportunity

Transit benefits

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is seeking a Business Analyst to support faculty, staff, and administration by partnering with Business Process Owners to create and maintain financial solutions across central, collegiate, and departmental units.

The role emphasizes production support, analysis/design/reporting, testing, and special projects within a predominantly hybrid work model in Minnesota. Strong communication with business and IT is essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least two years of work experience in the areas of business or systems process analysis or master's degree.
• Strong technical skills and aptitude, including familiarity with development processes and methodology.
• Knowledge of both Relational and Dimensional Database design.
• Experience communicating effectively with business and IT professionals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Production Support (30%): resolve production related issues within assigned module responsibility.
• Analysis, Functional Design, Report Development (30%): implement new functionality or resolve issues requiring significant analysis and development, including BI Publisher and OBIEE.
• Testing (30%): system testing and regression testing on release cycles.
• Special Projects (10%): upgrade planning, year-end processing, and related implementations.

Skills

Relational DB design

Dimensional DB design

Stakeholder communication

Development processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)

Job description

About the Job

*Please note this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.* The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities. This position utilizes a predominantly hybrid work modality; prospective applicants must be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation. Position Overview: The Business Analyst will support the information needs of University faculty, staff, and administrators by working with the Business Process Owners creating and maintaining financial related solutions that support business processes and management decisions in central, collegiate, and departmental units.

• Production Support (30%): This comprises all activities to resolve production related issues within assigned module responsibility. Issues are initiated as a result of business process or system related errors. Issues are usually initiated as a result of nightly/daily batch processing, End User Community and or identified Business Process Owners (BPO).
• Analysis, Functional Design, Report Development (30%): Represents any and all effort to implement new functionality or resolve issues requiring significant analysis and development. This will include functional design and may include specific report (BI Publisher) or RPD (OBIEE core metadata model) development work.
• Testing (30%): This comprises all testing efforts associated with application development and or system maintenance. System Test and Regression Testing on a scheduled release cycle.
• Special Projects (10%): This comprises all activities/projects that could be considered one off or possibly cyclical. Examples of this are: Application Upgrade Planning and Execution, Fiscal Year End Processing, Related Business Process Software Implementation.

Qualifications

*Please document qualifications on resume*

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus at least two years of work experience in the areas of business or systems process analysis or master's degree.
• Strong technical skills and aptitude, including familiarity with development processes and methodology.
• Knowledge of both Relational and Dimensional Database design.
• Experience communicating effectively with business and IT professionals at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in an analyst capacity with PeopleSoft, SAP, or other enterprise financial systems.
• Knowledge of Oracle Analytics Cloud 'OAC' (OBIEE Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition) and or similar business intelligence software.
• Experience in Data Warehousing and related report analysis, design and development.
• Understanding of information needed to support business processes and decisions.
• Experience communicating effectively with business and IT professionals at all levels.
• Previous employment experience in higher education, government, or a public entity.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the above. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $74,608 - $88,854 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling servicesEmployee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.