Financial Systems Analyst, S-3463
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST
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| Posting Number | S-3463 |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 66070 |
| Type of Recruitment | External |
| Position Title | FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST |
| Position Summary | Primary job responsibilities include updating, maintaining, and improving efficiencies of the SAP financial modules. |
| Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Business, management information system, or a related field. One year of relevant experience that includes some combination of computer applications and coordinating technology in a complex organization. Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. Strong attention to detail. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image. Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Working knowledge of SAP, preferably in accounting, finance, purchasing, fixed assets and facilities management. Configuration experience within SAP. Knowledge of ERP systems and configuration. Experience with web based application programs. Project management/leadership skills. Training Experience. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Analyze present systems and procedures. Serve as project assistant in system implementations and upgrades in accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, fixed assets material management and other financial related systems. Assist in the development and coordination of interface between the financial and other administrative systems. Assist in the coordination of all technology issues and initiatives for Financial Affairs related to core financial systems. Assist in the identification and management efforts to increase operational efficiency in Financial Affairs departments through greater use of technology. Serve as a resource person for oversight and development of technology and system training for Financial Affairs staff. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems. Write documentation and training materials for presentation/training to campus departments. Apply creativity in utilizing technical skills and theory knowledge to the resolution of assigned projects. Independent research to recommend efficiencies in processes. Serve as primary liaison with SAP technical support. |
| Supervision Exercised | None. |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. |
| Employee Group | Professional & Administrative -Salary |
| Staff Pay Level | |
| Pay Range | $62,000 - $75,000 |
| Division | Finance and Administrative Services |
| Department | Finance Information Systems |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required. |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement |
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | 10/22/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
Supplemental Questions
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- * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
- Yes
- No
- * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
- Not Applicable
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- Medical Faculty
- Office Professional
- P&A, SO or Faculty
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- Service Maintenance
- Supervisory/Technical
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in business, management information system, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have one year of relevant work experience that includes some combination of computer applications and coordinating technology in a complex organization?
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Recommendation Letters
