Workday Financial Systems Analyst

POSITION PURPOSE

Maintain the Finance systems by providing administrative support for reporting, access control, and processing of financial and accounting information as well as IT-related interfaces which use financial data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in the design, configuration, and modification of all business processes in regards to Workday business requirements and needs.
• Work with business owners to identify gaps, recommend process improvements, configure solutions, and assist with testing of configuration changes.
• Participate in the ongoing maintenance of configurations and project design needed for the implementation of new or enhanced functionality.
• Analyze data and configuration changes to support the financial audit.
• Collaborates with other departments as needed to provide finance-requested data and contribute to a culture of continuous education.
• Develops and maintains finance system training materials for associates, managers, and administrators on how to use the system most effectively.
• Participates in research and testing related to new features, enhancements and upgrades related to finance system. Reviews upgrade documentation and ensures existing processes will continue to operate as expected.
• Assists in managing finance test environment(s) and ensures system changes are vetted before being placed into a production environment. Follows Information Technology’s change management processes during quarterly updates and major changes that could impact other areas of the company.
• Provides first level IT support to finance staff in a variety of scenarios.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years related accounting experience.
• Experience with financial systems
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong technical and analytical aptitude.

PREFERRED EDUCATION or EXPERIENCE

Experience with Workday Financials preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from technical and functional end users.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

DECISION MAKING

Makes decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies and/or researching and testing alternative solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to sit, and use hands over 70% of the time.

Able to focus with clear vision at 20 inches or less (computer screen).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.