What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST position at Loyola University?
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
SR FINANCIAL SYS ANALYST
Position Number
8100657
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name
CONTROLLER
Location Code
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS (04400F)
Is this split and / or fully grant funded?
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for the maintenance and management of current student financial systems, PeopleSoft Student Financials, as well as back-up support for other financial applications, including Infor Lawson, ECSI, CBORD and future financial applications. This individual must be a self-starter and be able to utilize his / her strong background in financial business processes and information systems to increase efficiency and maximize system functionality.
Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks :
- Primary resource for the set-up and maintenance of PeopleSoft Student Financials. This includes ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of academic term setup & calendars, tuition calculation, the monthly billing process, student financials security, system auditing, and year-end processing of 1098-T's.
- Works closely with General Accounting and Bursar's Office to ensure accuracy of student accounts and proper recording of student transactions in the general ledger.
- Acts as a source of functional support : Performs preliminary troubleshooting and analysis of issues and problems; identifies and proposes business process and / or system changes / enhancements to address ongoing problems.
- Drives information process improvements throughout the finance organization, which result in increased productivity, better financial controls and / or superior business decisions.
- Proactively assists in developing accurate and meaningful financial reports using WebFocus and PowerBI, including documenting and developing automated reports for surveys such as IPEDS.
- Maintains system documentation and testing.
- Trains system users to ensure the maximum benefit of the latest technology is being realized.
- Participates in implementations and upgrades as resources are needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education and / or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a Finance related field and two-four years of related experience.
Qualifications
Certificates / Credentials / Licenses
None
Computer Skills
Supervisory Responsibilities
Required operation of university owned vehicles
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
02 / 12 / 2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
83,500 / ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
75,000 / ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate / professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here .
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all.
Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Quick Link for Posting
https : / / www.careers.luc.edu / postings / 31103
Salary : $75,000
