Reporting Accounting Business/Systems Analyst 2

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Tuition benefits

Low-cost health plans

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

Wellbeing program

Retirement plans

PSLF program

Transit benefits

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Business Analyst to support faculty, staff, and administrators with financial solutions across central, college, and departmental units. The role blends production support, design, report development, and testing within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications include a BA/BS with 2+ years of experience, plus strong technical and database skills. Preference for experience with PeopleSoft, SAP, and Oracle Analytics Cloud in higher education contexts.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher with at least two years in business or systems analysis.
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of development processes.
• Experience with relational and dimensional database design.
• Effective communication with business and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support production issues across assigned modules and coordinate fixes.
• Analyze requirements and design functionality, including BI reports.
• Perform system testing and regression testing on releases.
• Lead special projects like upgrades and fiscal-year planning.

Skills

Relational DB design

Dimensional DB design

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

Master's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Oracle Analytics Cloud

OBIEE

BI Publisher

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.