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Job Title: Accounting Business Systems Analyst (BSA)
Location: Des Moines, IA
Experience: 8–10 Years
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with a strong background in accounting and actuarial systems. This role involves gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and technical requirements while working closely with Agile teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will support data-driven initiatives, contribute to system modernization efforts, and help improve existing processes. This role may also involve working with data using tools such as SQL, SAS, R, or Python.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements Gathering & Analysis
- Lead requirement-gathering sessions with business stakeholders and document detailed business needs
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
- Collaborate with Agile teams to create and refine user stories (JIRA)
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure quality standards are met
- Assist in incident and defect management for both project and production environments
- Support process improvements and standardization across projects
System & Data Support
- Work with data using SQL, SAS, R, or Python as needed
- Assist in system modernization initiatives, including cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS)
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues and bugs
- Support production processes and ongoing system enhancements
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Knowledge of insurance domain concepts (policy lifecycle, billing, claims, reinsurance, reporting)
- Proficiency in:
- SQL
- Advanced Excel
- Reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience with data modeling, APIs, and system integrations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, process improvement)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with Agile methodologies and project coordination
Additional Qualifications
- Experience in prioritization, risk management, and change control
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong documentation and presentation skills