Systems Analyst

SCOPE:

The Systems Analyst will report to the Senior Systems Analyst and is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance & support of the processes and systems used for accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, orders, pricing, inventory, and dispatch functions.

This position will collaborate with stakeholders to understand their goals, work with them to design their optimal business processes, and support them in the implementation and ongoing support of the solutions that will use multiple technologies to fulfill the organization's needs. The individual in this role will have a strong technical capability and will understand the inter-workings and inter-relationships of the various hardware, network, cloud, web, and other tools used by the organization. They will ensure that the systems and processes perform at the necessary level of scale, reliability, and security.

This position does not directly manage others, but acting as a project resource, will collaborate with multiple people and departments to ensure an understanding of the technological and performance requirements of the various software and hardware components, both during implementation and once fully functional. The Systems Analyst ensures that the tools by which we serve the various external and internal customers within our varied business units' function effectively and efficiently to reliably serve the day to day needs of the business. This position will maintain a close working relationship with any software, hardware or IT support vendors to ensure they perform at expected levels.

SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES & DELIVERABLES

• Research the business's needs and design and document processes and systems to meet those needs
• Work closely with internal staff & 3rd party vendors to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot computerized accounting and line of business-related systems
• Ensure financial modules are working effectively and efficiently and proper security is in place
• Coordinate system updates
• Design, prepare, validate, and maintain configuration and process changes with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Sage 100, and other systems
• Design and develop ad hoc and automated reports using Microsoft SQL Server and Tableau
• Provide user training and support
• Use feedback to improve systems
• Coordinate and lead multiple projects with team members inside and outside of the organization, organize meetings, coordinate project deliverables, and follow up with people to ensure all tasks are delivered to successfully complete mission critical projects
• Work closely with all vendors to ensure network functionality and security meet or exceed company standards
• Analyze data and reports to ensure integrity

LEADERSHIP & TEAM REACH

• Work closely with the finance & accounting and operations teams to ensure the technology systems used by the team meet their needs
• Collaborate with people inside and outside the organization
• Act with openness, honesty, and integrity
• Remain open to feedback and change
• Adapt quickly to changes in the work environment and the technology
• Continually learn new technologies and ideas and implement them
• Experiment with processes to continually improve the way the organization works

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or Information Systems or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, formulas, and look-ups
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or other database programs for data manipulation and report writing
• Strong communication and documentation skills with high attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills while being able to adapt to priority changes
• Knowledgeable in SQL queries, SQL reporting services, and generating reports using SQL
• 2+ years' experience performing accounting or business system implementations
• Experience programming with Python or other programming languages

Preferred:

• 2+ years' experience with Sage 100 and/or Microsoft Dynamics GP as a power user or administrator
• Project Management Institute certification and/or experience managing multiple concurrent projects with stakeholders from multiple departments and outside partners collaborating to deliver a business process solution utilizing technology
• Information visualization and Business Intelligence experience utilizing tools such as Tableau, Crystal Reports, SQL Server Reporting Services, Power BI, and Excel
• Experience with scripting using PowerShell or similar tools

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Operates in a professional office environment.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for long periods of times, talk, and hear.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, with the ability to reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

COMPANY OFFERED BENEFITS

• As Christensen continues to fuel exponential growth, we pursue to offer a diverse portfolio of benefits coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs. A few elements of our benefit programs include:
• Health Insurance Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Company provided long term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company contribution.
• Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.