Shared Services is dedicated to providing innovative and reliable products and services to the Block Communications, Inc. companies it serves: Buckeye Broadband, Telesystem and MaxxSouth Broadband. Our services include engineering, information and technology support, application development and support, network operations, network surveillance, facilities maintenance, procurement and warehousing.

JOB TITLE: Financial Systems Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Finance

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for managing, analyzing, and optimizing financial software systems to support the organization's financial operations.
• The Financial Systems Analyst serves as the subject matter expert for Sage and works with the accounting team in developing the project plans for deployment of upgrades, testing, and support.
• The Financial Systems Analyst collaborates with finance, IT, and other departments to identify requirements, implement solutions, and provide ongoing support for financial systems.
• The Financial Systems Analyst reports directly to the Shared Services Controller.
• There are no direct reports to this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate existing financial systems, processes, and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
• Administer and maintain the Sage platform, including user access, data integrity, and system configuration.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, document processes, and configure the system to meet business needs.
• Design and propose solutions to enhance financial systems, streamline processes, and improve efficiency.
• Perform regular system upgrades, patches, and updates to ensure system security and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and investigate data and process issues with end users and business partners.
• Coordinate with database and application administrators on projects which are related to the accounting system.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze financial data from various sources to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to track financial performance and trends.
• Ensure that financial systems comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to financial systems, data integrity, and security.
• Provide to end-users on system functionality and best practices.
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to conduct audits and assessments of financial systems.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial close processes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal financial policies.
• Following and enforcing the Company’s policies and procedures, including the EEO guidelines, at all times;
• Performing any miscellaneous departmental duties as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business, or related fields.
• Proficiency in researching, analyzing, and improving financial processes/systems.
• Strong analytical skills and issue-resolution capabilities.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, simplifying technical subjects.
• High efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.

Core Competencies

• Agile – Embraces change; adaptable and flexible; sense of urgency.
• Innovative – Uses critical thinking; Creativity; Continuous learning; Challenges the status quo.
• Customer Focused – External/Internal; Creates the exceptional customer experience; demonstrates a sales and service mentality.
• Collaborative – Teamwork, Proactive knowledge sharing, Constructive Conflict.
• Accountable – Be accountable; hold peer group accountable as necessary.

Other Requirements

• Background record that meets Company standards.
• Present professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strictly maintains confidentiality of financial and/or other information acquired in the course of work; discloses only when authorized, unless legally obligated to do so.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Walking, kneeling, standing, stooping, crawling, climbing, sitting, driving, hearing, talking, vision, use of hands,

and lifting (up to 25 lbs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The Financial Systems Analyst is a salary, exempt position. The regular working hours may vary to accommodate the needs of the department.
• The Financial Systems Analyst works in an automated business office environment with business office equipment including telephones, personal computers, copy machines, and FAX equipment.
• The Financial Systems Analyst is required to drive on the job as needed and is subject to regular MVR checks. He/she must maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and driving record that meets Company standards for an insurable driver at all times. Any time these conditions are not met, he/she must not drive on the job and must immediately report it to their supervisor.
• The Company is a drug-free workplace. All employees are required to adhere to the Company’s drug-free workplace programs and policies. Pre-employment testing is mandatory.
• The duties assigned, the hours worked, and the status of this position is subject to change as the needs of the company changes.

Shared Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).