IT Systems Analyst

IT Systems Analyst Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Contract Compensation: $71 - 75 Hourly JobID: 2176970-WQG Description Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Senior IT Systems Analyst Overview: The Senior IT Systems Analyst will provide functional and limited technical support for enterprise financial and project management applications supporting Oracle modules such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cash management, fixed assets, expenses, suppliers, and project costing, billing, and accounting. Previous experience in a production support or application support role is required. This role requires strong customer-facing skills, comfort navigating operational system challenges, and the ability to clearly articulate findings and recommendations. The ideal candidate can quickly understand business and system issues, identify root causes, and distinguish between standard functionality and custom enhancements. A strong analytical and investigative mindset is essential, with the ability to use data to validate hypotheses and assess issue impact. Responsibilities include creating ad hoc reports to support analysis, troubleshooting complex issues, and recommending workarounds or long-term corrective actions to resolve system impediments. The analyst will leverage diagnostic tools, SQL, and other query-based methods to analyze and extract data, identify integrity or constraint issues, and develop corrective scripts to resolve data inconsistencies. The role also includes participation in conference room pilots, user acceptance testing for fixes and enhancements, and ensuring all acceptance criteria are met. Additional responsibilities include completing required change management documentation, adhering to applicable internal controls and compliance requirements, and applying established project management principles, tools, and best practices throughout the lifecycle of initiatives. Requirements A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a related field is required, or equivalent professional experience (approximately five years) in a comparable industry role Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience supporting Oracle-based enterprise applications, with a preference for hands-on work across Oracle financial and project-oriented modules; A solid understanding of financial data flows-including interactions between subledgers and the general ledger-is required At least three years of experience using SQL and procedural database programming languages within Oracle systems is required; Familiarity with Oracle application data models and system architecture, particularly in finance and project accounting domains, is expected The role requires the ability to review and interpret application logic and configurations within Oracle environments, including workflow components, reporting tools, and low-code development frameworks, to assess current system behavior and identify areas for improvement Experience developing or extending solutions using Oracle low-code platforms is preferred; The ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-developer, team-based environment is important, along with exposure to Agile delivery methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to clearly explain Oracle application behavior, system impacts, and current- versus future-state considerations in business-friendly terms This position requires a strong customer-success mindset and direct ownership of user outcomes; Candidates whose experience is limited to purely technical execution without active engagement with end users or business partners are not a fit for this role The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. 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