Financial Application Specialist
- Full Time, onsite
- Purdue Research Foundation
- HybridIn office 1-3 times/week or as needed for assignments, United States of America
Salary undisclosed
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Working for the Purdue Research Foundation offers a dynamic and innovative environment where you can be at the forefront of groundbreaking research and technological advancements. As a member of this organization, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to cutting-edge projects that have the potential to shape the future in various fields. The Foundation's commitment to driving innovation and entrepreneurship provides a stimulating and supportive workplace culture. Additionally, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources and a network of professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and technology. Working for the Purdue Research Foundation means being part of a team that's actively driving progress and making a lasting impact on the world. Are you ready to change with world with us? Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
IT Business Analyst
- Day-to-day operations of IT Business Solutions, enhancing business processes, analyzing new features & technologies, project management, technical coordination, and support.
- Spearhead the implementation and upkeep of various enterprise-level IT services to ensure optimal functionality. Provide support to PRF through the administration of desktop, server, and web applications.
- Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, change management, and budget.
Application Support
- Provide technical and security support for financial software systems. (OneSolution, CCH, 1099)
- Provide technical and security support of Property Management software. (Yardi Voyager, Commercial Caf)
Departmental / User Support
- Assist users with basic application software support in Finance, Leasing.
- Assist staff in the development and creation of reports and data sets used in finance.
- Evaluate user requests for new reports or changes to reports and help them develop strategies to accomplish their objectives.
- Develop and maintain documentation of procedures and changes to reports and communicate to users how changes will affect use of the application.
- Assist users by creating and maintaining SQL projects.
- Assist users with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint questions or troubleshooting.
- Create and maintain Excel Macros to be used in the transfer of data between systems.
- Assist with new software implementation/management.
- Coordinate calendaring, scheduling, and testing of all aspects of any finance system upgrades, including internal staff and external vendors.
Training
- Provide training to staff on financial software.
- Provide training to new staff on the use of departmental software and applications.
- Serve as contact between finance vendor and internal staff
- Serve as contact between finance and IT staff
Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Knowledge of SQL, Access, and/or Visual Basic required.
- Accounting information systems (AIS) specialist, who can use accounting and technical skills required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office applications, especially Excel macros or automation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance interruptions and handle multiple and varied tasks.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to be tactful, exercise diplomacy and a high degree of confidentiality.
Required Education/Experience and Benefits
- Associate's degree required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Must have experience with financial reporting.
- At least one year information technology experience with an emphasis on Office, SQL and Cognos or other report writing experience preferred.
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
- Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
- 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
- Health Savings Account- earn up to $450 annually towards medical expenses.
- Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
- Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.
About Purdue Research Foundation
Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PRF views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. PRF will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.
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