Business Analyst II
We are seeking a Business Analyst who will manage and reconcile financial data, prepare and review financial reports, and ensure accurate accounting processes while serving as a systems subject-matter expert and supporting bond-program compliance.
Position Description:
- SME for department systems and system integration and implementation projects.
- Reconcile financial accounts and reports. Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies and resolve expeditiously to maintain controls.
- Prepare and/or review assigned financial statements, reports and analysis and address/ resolve issues.
- Interface with District, internal and external auditors to respond to requests for information as assigned.
- Identify errors and develop innovative approaches to ensure accuracy and timeliness of department deliverables.
- Coordinate assigned month-end and year-end activities with stakeholders and campuses, including the accrual process.
- Responsible for the journal entry process, debit/credit memos, etc. ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Includes the preparation and routing of such for approval as well as the maintenance and reconciliation of logs.
- Approve/release invoices per accounting procedures and as assigned by Finance Manager.
- Prepare and/or review, as assigned, vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments.
- Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors as needed.
- Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis.
- Work directly and effectively with the accounting team and other department personnel on bond related matters.
- Evaluate and ensure bond compliance in regard to financial accounting, reporting and invoice payments.
- Complete any bond related assignments as assigned by manager.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree.
- Experience in working with business enterprise or accounting systems.
- Experience performing historical trends and analyze results.
- Experience creating monthly financial reports and analyzing results.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate and present effectively with all levels of an organization.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to lead projects to successful conclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bond program experience.
- Construction program experience.
- Costpoint and/or Proliance experience.
