The Systems Analyst supports Finance end users in their daily functions, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of PeopleSoft data and activities. Key responsibilities include notifying Major Area Budget Managers of budget errors across various PeopleSoft modules, managing the recharge process, processing Labor Cost Distribution, creating storefronts, and analyzing technical issues to troubleshoot and resolve problems. Additionally, this role administers and manages Finance subsystems, including OpenInvoice, Transact Payments, ECSI, and Kronos.

Duties

• Inform Major Area Budget Managers of budget errors in various PeopleSoft modules and help resolve them. 
• Support Finance end-users in their daily functions, including desktop and application support and troubleshooting. 
• Manage the recharge process, processing monthly internal recharges, training end-users, and implementing new functionalities.
• Enter Labor Distribution Changes and process the Labor Cost Distribution to General Ledger. 
• Support Finances subsystems, including OpenInvoice, Transact Payments, ECSI, and Kronos. 
• Develop and troubleshoot queries within PeopleSoft to provide Finance users with the most accurate data available. 
• Acquire and implement new technology and equipment to finance users. 
• Work with IT and end-user to develop and implement new functionality with PeopleSoft, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness throughout finance. 
• Research new technologies and systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance Department. 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Uphold University 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: Experience in an analyst role; experience analyzing technical issues and working with both IT and end-users. The ability to collaborate within a team; strong attention to detail. The ability to take initiative and be self-motivated. Proficient with Microsoft and Google Suite.

Preferred: College degree; knowledge of PeopleSoft and other financial systems. Proficient with PeopleSoft, OpenInvoice, Etrieve, and Transact Payments.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, 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. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position that may be eligible for remote or hybrid work in accordance with the University Policy Manual.

Expected Pay Range: $30.60 - $34.00 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.