Business Analyst

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*** Assist with gathering and validating business requirements and participate in system design sessions for new platforms and applications.
* Research system and process issues and provide solution options, including alternative solutions when system limitations exist.
* Analyze cause-and-effect relationships of business problems, evaluate options, and recommend solutions, including documentation of pros, cons, risks, benefits, costs, and unintended consequences.
* Document, maintain, and audit Workday roles and access, including annual access reviews.
* Ensure role assignments align with system design and security standards
* Excellent written, oral, instructional, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
* Knowledge of accounting principles, month-end close processes, journal entries, budget amendments, and procurement workflows.
* Familiarity with integration tools and processes (e.g., Adaptive Solutions), data structures, and troubleshooting techniques.
* Understanding of workflow design, automation opportunities, and best practices for efficiency.
* Knowledge of role-based access controls, annual audit processes, and documentation standards.
* Ability to configure software settings, manage role access, and develop custom reports using Workday Report Writer.
* Skilled in diagnosing system issues, evaluating cause/effect relationships, and proposing alternative solutions with pros/cons analysis.
* Ability to clearly translate technical concepts into business terms and produce accurate documentation for processes and resolutions.
* Strong interpersonal skills to work with Finance, IT, vendors, and end users to align technology with business needs.
* Ability to assist with software installations, enhancement testing, and manage timelines for bi-annual Workday updates.
* Ability to bridge gaps between Finance, IT, and vendors, influencing outcomes and ensuring alignment of business requirements with system capabilities.
* Ability to initiate and manage complex workflows such as the 15-step month-end close process, ensuring continuity across Finance departments.
* Ability to quickly learn new Workday features, attend training, and apply knowledge to evolving business needs.
* Ability to leverage data analytics for management reporting and operational decision-making.
* Ability to identify inefficiencies, recommend enhancements, and support initiatives for automation and system optimization.

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including
** comprehensive health insurance** (for self and dependents),
** generous retirement contributions**,
** tuition waivers**,
** paid vacation and sick leave**,
** technology discounts, s
**** chedules that allow for work-life balance,
** and so much more!# Why Work at Mercer Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid time off, technology discounts and so much more!

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