Application Analyst

Job Description

The Controller's Office provides the tools, resources, and expertise to support the complex and highly regulated financial operations of the university. With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, and collaboration the Controller's Office is a vital leader in the continued evolution of administrative operations to best support Virginia Tech's world class faculty and students. Join the Controller's Office and come be a part of the evolution!

As a Application Analyst, you will
Analyze processes for preparing and documenting transactions to improve customer service, quality of operations, and dependability;
Develop sustainable queries reducing redundancy of work and internal dependencies;
Analyze processes for delivering services to campus including accounts payable, payroll, and other operations areas;
Assist with ongoing training for the controller team on technology tools and automations.
Maintain documentation for, access to, and functionality of business process automations.
Support and train users in using technology tools implemented by the Business Process Improvement Team.

Reasons to apply today:
Free tuition benefits at Virginia Tech
Engagement in personal, professional and community outreach activities
Formal employee award and recognition program
Exponential learning opportunities
Generous leave with paid 13 holidays and 12 personal days annually
Comprehensive and affordable health benefits
Work-life balance
Supportive and friendly team in a professional work environment
Paid continuing professional education
Bonus payments for professional certifications and completing accredited degree programs

Required Qualifications

Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree in technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology or related field and/or an equivalent level of training and experience;
Significant experience in software development;
Strong understanding (or, be able to perform with little oversight or guidance, if needed) of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams;
Experience using the Microsoft Power platform;
Familiarity with JSON formatting;
Experience implementing processes improvements in a financial setting; and
Demonstrated experience working with query tool, SAS, SQL, UNIX and/or Access;

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance systems such as Banner Finance.
Experience with MicroStrategy.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience with a starting salary range in low $70s

Review Date

November 6, 2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.