Junior Systems Analyst

The Junior Systems Analyst ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial data while optimizing the performance of the department’s technical ecosystem. This role bridges the gap between financial operations—including Accounts Payable (AP), Purchasing, and General Ledger (GL)—and modern information systems. This position involves processing a high volume of OCR (Optical Character Recognition) imaging to sophisticated archival and secure retrieval protocols. By leveraging business intelligence and systems research, this role drives the digital transformation of Finance documentation. Overseeing the imaging, archival, and secure retrieval processes to ensure efficient organization and rapid access to critical records.

The Analyst evaluates technical issues to troubleshoot and resolve problems and serves as a liaison for Finance end users by providing timely analysis and support for both technical and procedural issues. A key function of the role is to drive continuous improvement by researching system solutions, administering Finance subsystems (e.g., OpenInvoice), and implementing changes through updated documentation and staff training.

Duties

• Manage the processing of a high volume of OCR (Optical Character Recognition) imaging to sophisticated archival and secure retrieval protocols. Drive the digital transformation of Finance documentation.
• Lead the research and development of technical solutions to resolve systemic bottlenecks. Conduct root-cause analysis, perform gap analysis on existing workflows, update documentation, and retrain impacted staff.
• Administer and support the Finance subsystems OpenInvoice. Manage user permissions, module configuration, and the troubleshooting of system issues.
• Support the Finance end-user in their daily functions, including desktop and application support and troubleshooting. Serve as the technical lead for finance-specific application environments.
• Acquire and implement new technology and equipment for finance users.
• Assist with high-level data processing for Labor Cost Distributions (LCD) and conduct complex reconciliations.
• Conduct complex reconciliations of cashiering and eMarket data streams to ensure fiscal ledger accuracy.
• Initiate conversations about system, policy, or procedural issues with systems.
• Technical consultant for Finance projects and lead cross-departmental initiatives to align system capabilities with institutional policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University's mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• A high school diploma and 4 years of IT experience.
• Knowledge of Financial processes
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Active California driver's license and ability to drive.
• Ability to troubleshoot front-end and back-end system issues and coordinate with IT to resolve.
• Normal mobility and ability to periodically lift and carry objects weighing as much as 40 pounds, including up and down stairs.
• Proficient with Adobe, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), G Suite, and general desktop computer applications.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Familiarity with Pepperdine and its culture
• Experience with Business Process Re-engineering -Knowledge with Etrieve, Kofax, or Nolij
• Experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft/Oracle) and other financial systems.
  
  

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $24.66 - $27.40 per hour