Workday Systems Analyst, Finance

Emerson College; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Time-off programs

403(b) retirement plan with 9% company

Job summary

Emerson College in Boston seeks a Workday Systems Analyst, Finance to support Workday Financials and Payroll for all campus users. The role ensures data integrity, system accuracy, and efficient business processes through reporting and configuration maintenance.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to define needs, build custom reports and dashboards, and assist during period closes and budget cycles. A strong analytical mindset and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3–5 years of experience using Workday required.
• Experience with Workday Financials and/or Workday Payroll preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor batch processing of production jobs and interfaces and resolve errors.
• Maintain Workday Financials and Payroll configuration and close processes.
• Collaborate with users to identify reporting needs and build dashboards.
• Recommend system improvements to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Support day-to-day application issues and security administration.
• Perform system testing and upgrade validation for Workday releases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Join our community and experience Emerson College! Reporting to the Associate Director, HR & Finance Systems, the Workday Systems Analyst, Finance will provide Workday Financials and Payroll support to all college users to ensure data integrity, system accuracy, and efficient business process flows. The Workday Systems Analyst will support the effort in the development of all Workday Finance and Payroll reporting solutions.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Monitor batch processing of production jobs and interfaces, identify and resolve transaction errors and provide direction for corrections.
• Maintain Workday Financials and Payroll configuration, including business processes, condition rules, calculated fields, and related tenant setup. Provide system support for financial processes, including general ledger, procurement, suppliers, customer accounts, expenses, grants, and period-end and fiscal year-end close.
• Collaborate with users to identify reporting needs, and build and maintain custom reports, calculated fields, and dashboards.
• Recommend system improvements and controls to enhance customer satisfaction, and mitigate chronic systems issues.
• Support the needs of the user community to define and resolve software issues and day-to-day application issues.
• Leverage Workday knowledge to creatively use the application in order to meet business requirements.
• Log support requests to troubleshoot and resolve various system issues.
• Maintain a secure report repository by following established business practices. Modify existing production reports as required.
• Administer Workday Financials and Payroll security, including user provisioning, security group maintenance, and audit support.
• Support during period closes and other major financial milestones.
• Support the annual budget cycle and related Workday Adaptive Planning activity as needed.
• Perform system testing on new system functionality, Workday feature releases, and upgrades.
• Creating and maintaining Workday Finance reports.
• Handle other projects or assignments as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 3-5 years of experience using Workday required, Higher Ed experience preferred.
• Experience with Workday Financials and/or Workday Payroll required.
• Experience Supporting Workday Adaptive planning and exposure to Workday Student preferred.
• Functional knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: Human Resources, Payroll, Procurement, Accounting, Budget, Treasury/Banking in order to support finance functional areas

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Understands complex issues and their application; upstream, down-stream and cross functionally
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems that are not clearly defined
• Ability to think conceptually to understand complex issues and their implications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is generally sedentary in nature, movement throughout the area is required from time to time
• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with students, co-workers and supervisors is essential
• Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels

IN-OFFICE EXPECTATIONS

This position is primarily a hybrid role with expected days in the office each week. The hybrid arrangement will be made upon hire. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Boston campus to ensure operational effectiveness. This arrangement must be approved as outlined in the Remote Work Policy.

Compensation: $82,150.00 - $102,650.00 annually, commensurate with experience.

Grade of Position: 23-10E Employment Category: Regular . Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Division of Finance In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage and commuter offerings, are available. Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

About Us

Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. The college enrolls over 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson’s commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources.

Commitment to Inclusion

Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

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