IT Business Analyst - Functional

About us

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 130 locations across 13 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It’s just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities,competitive benefits, and a people‑first environment where dedicated individuals join to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you’ll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

The IT Business Analyst – Accounting,Finance & AP serves as a critical liaison among Rural King’s Finance organization, IT, and external partners. This role focuses on enhancing, supporting, and optimizing business processes and technology solutions that drive accounting, financial reporting, and accounts payable operations. The analyst works extensively within

Oracle Fusion Cloud (Financials,Payables, and GL modules) and integrated systems to ensure system stability,process efficiency, and business alignment.

This position requires a mix of financial acumen, system expertise, and strong communication skills to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions that deliver measurable business value.

• Business Process & System Analysis

  • Partner with Accounting,Finance,& AP teams to document business processes, identify pain points, and recommend system & process improvements.
  • Serve as the lead liaison between Finance stakeholders, IT teams, and Oracle AMS or implementation partners on Oracle Fusion‑related initiatives.
  • Analyze & translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications for Oracle Fusion modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Cash Management, and Fixed Assets.
  • Participate in end‑to‑end testing, including system integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
  • Monitor & evaluate ongoing system performance, data integrity, and compliance within financial applications.

  Project & Enhancement Delivery

  • Lead discovery sessions, requirements workshops, and functional design discussions with internal teams and vendors.
  • Support configuration changes, testing, and deployment of new features, integrations, or enhancements within Oracle Fusion Cloud and connected systems (e.g.,CFIN, ReIM, ReSA).
  • Work with developers and solution architects to validate designs, troubleshoot issues, and drive root cause analysis for recurring system errors.
  • Assist with month‑end and year‑end financial closing processes, ensuring system processes align with accounting principles and timelines.

  Training, Documentation & Governance

  • Develop & maintain system documentation, functional process flows, and user training guides.
  • Deliver end‑user training and support to ensure adoption and compliance with standardized business processes.
  • Help enforce IT governance, data standards, and security policies across Finance applications.
  • Prepare system health reports, issue summaries, and executive updates for leadership review.

  Cross‑Functional Cooperation

  • Coordinate close coordination with AP, GL, and Finance teams to secure transaction data accuracy and timely processing.
  • Work with vendors, auditors, and business partners to support integrations, controls, and audit requirements.
  • Collaborate with other IT application teams (Retail, HRIS, WMS) to guarantee smooth cross‑module and cross‑platform data flow.

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• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience supporting Finance or Accounting systems,…