The Junior Systems Analyst ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial data while optimizing the performance of the department’s technical ecosystem. This role bridges the gap between financial operations—including Accounts Payable (AP), Purchasing, and General Ledger (GL)—and modern information systems. This position involves processing a high volume of OCR (Optical Character Recognition) imaging to sophisticated archival and secure retrieval protocols. By leveraging business intelligence and systems research, this role drives the digital transformation of Finance documentation. Overseeing the imaging, archival, and secure retrieval processes to ensure efficient organization and rapid access to critical records.

The Analyst evaluates technical issues to troubleshoot and resolve problems and serves as a liaison for Finance end users by providing timely analysis and support for both technical and procedural issues. A key function of the role is to drive continuous improvement by researching system solutions, administering Finance subsystems (e.g., OpenInvoice), and implementing changes through updated documentation and staff training.

Duties

• Manage the processing of a high volume of OCR (Optical Character Recognition) imaging to sophisticated archival and secure retrieval protocols. Drive the digital transformation of Finance documentation.
• Lead the research and development of technical solutions to resolve systemic bottlenecks. Conduct root-cause analysis, perform gap analysis on existing workflows, update documentation, and retrain impacted staff. 
• Administer and support the Finance subsystems OpenInvoice. Manage user permissions, module configuration, and the troubleshooting of system issues.
• Support the Finance end-user in their daily functions, including desktop and application support and troubleshooting. Serve as the technical lead for finance-specific application environments. 
• Acquire and implement new technology and equipment for finance users. 
• Assist with high-level data processing for Labor Cost Distributions (LCD) and conduct complex reconciliations. 
• Conduct complex reconciliations of cashiering and eMarket data streams to ensure fiscal ledger accuracy. 
• Initiate conversations about system, policy, or procedural issues with systems. 
• Technical consultant for Finance projects and lead cross-departmental initiatives to align system capabilities with institutional policy. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Uphold University's mission through work performed. 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• A high school diploma and 4 years of IT experience.
• Knowledge of Financial processes
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Active California driver's license and ability to drive.
• Ability to troubleshoot front-end and back-end system issues and coordinate with IT to resolve.
• Normal mobility and ability to periodically lift and carry objects weighing as much as 40 pounds, including up and down stairs.
• Proficient with Adobe, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), G Suite, and general desktop computer applications.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Familiarity with Pepperdine and its culture
• Experience with Business Process Re-engineering -Knowledge with Etrieve, Kofax, or Nolij
• Experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft/Oracle) and other financial systems.
  
  

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $24.66 - $27.40 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.