Assistant Accounting Systems Analyst - Los Angeles, United States - Los Angeles Community College District

Description

Location

Los Angeles Community College District Office

Salary

$6, $8,254.86/mo; $79, $99,058.32/yr (based on a full-time, 12-mo position)

Performs moderately complex assignments related to identifying, defining, analyzing, and resolving transactional and business process issues and developing requirements and specifications for accounting system/module development and modification while receiving on-the-job training in more advance skills in the preparation for promotion to higher-level analyst positions.

Typical Duties

Under the guidance of accounting managers and higher-level business analysts, performs a variety of moderately complex assignments related to:

• Auditing of transactional data, reports, accounting system functionalities
• Consulting with accounting system users to discuss operational problems, needs, and objectives
• Identifying opportunities for improved business processes
• Developing requirements/specifications for new systems/module
• Writing documentation for business processes and modifications
• Participating in discussion with IT systems and programming staff engaged in analyzing, designing, coding, implementing, maintaining, and modifying technology components of accounting information technology systems and applications
• Testing of accounting system modification
• Responding to questions for users related to usage of PeopleSoft and SAP systems functionality

Receives on-the-job training from higher-level business analysts in the tools and application of business process analysis and management and features of PeopleSoft and SAP accounting modules.

May be assigned to project teams doing business process analysis in all functional areas under the direction of the Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer.

May perform professional-level work in the absence of assigned personnel and during peak workload periods.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics

An

Assistant Accounting Systems Analyst

applies a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices and basic understanding of PeopleSoft and SAP accounting systems to moderately complex assignments in business process analysis and system maintenance and development.

Assignments are selected to enhance the employee's skills and professional development in the preparation for promotion to higher-level analyst positions.

An

Accounting Systems Analyst

through continuous audit and user consultation identifies and defines transactional, business process, and accounting system issues; analyzes and translates departmental requirements into specifications based on an understanding of PeopleSoft and SAP accounting systems; performs testing, and maintenance tasks; and serves as a technical resource to accounting and business office staff at both the District Office and colleges.

Supervision

Immediate supervision is received from a manager or higher-level analyst. Functional supervision may be received from accounting department managers.

Work direction may be provided to lower-level professional, technical, and clerical accounting staff both at the colleges and central accounting department.

Class Qualifications


Knowledge of :
Business principles, practices, systems, and procedures of accounting including as general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, specially funded, student accounts, enterprise accounting
Basic tools and approaches used in business process analysis and management
Goals and objectives of the District and Division of Finance as they relate to accounting operations
Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations related to accounting and financial systems and reporting of the District, including GAAP
Board Rules as they related to accounting transactions of the District
Characteristics and capabilities of state-of-the art technology related to accounting and financial management administration such as PeopleSoft and SAP accounting systems/modules
Capabilities of computer applications, systems, and hardware used in accounting operations
Principles and methods of system developing operational process specifications and documentation
Principles of work simplification and modification
Basic principles of training and coaching

Ability to :
Assemble and analyze facts, and draw sound conclusions related to accounting/finance system problems
Write elements of the technical specifications for the development and improvement of business processes and related technology systems
Document operational processes, functions, and procedures involving PeopleSoft and SAP accounting systems modules
Perform routine testing tasks related to PeopleSoft and SAP accounting systems modules
Effectively utilize computer equipment and software in the performance of duties
Express concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Interpret and apply applicable rules, laws, and procedures to accounting and financial management operations
Write clear and comprehensive reports, documents, instructions, and training materials
Provide work direction to others in specialized accounting processes and the use of related technology systems
Work effectively and independently on assigned projects
Work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse pool of administrators, functional and technical team members, and users
Learn PeopleSoft and SAP accounting modules
Entrance Qualifications


Education and Experience :
A.A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field


AND

one year of recent, full-time, paid, professional-level experience in an accounting position which included participation in business process analysis, design, or modification in an ERP environment such as SAP and PeopleSoft.

OR

B.A master's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in accounting, business process management, or a related field.

Special :
A valid Class "C" California driver's license may be required for some positions.
Travel to locations throughout the District may be required for some positions.
Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
At least 15 paid holidays per year.

Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District.

Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.

Other paid time off includes:
bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
Employee Assistance Program
Selection Process

The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Reasonable Accommodations

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class.

The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment.

If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

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