Student Financial Systems Analyst, Student Accounts

The Student Accounts department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Senior Staff Assistant to handle various reporting duties. The selected candidate will perform a variety of duties to include:

• Data Custodian
  - Receive and coordinate requests for access to Student Financials information;
  Maintain and monitor security access list for internal/external users; modify role or row access as needed; troubleshoot access issues
• Create and utilize queries and reports in order to provide data for surveys, ad hoc requests, and departments.
• Understand and become a subject matter expert of our third party vendor, Nelnet.
  • Troubleshooting issues
  • Configuration
  • Review and analyze reports followed by outreach to payers
  • Testing
• Train new Student Financials users depending on their role in People Soft
• Service Indicator (holds) management within People Soft
• Analysis of holds on accounts in order to make decisions
• Cross train on key tasks within the office- billing, communications, fee assessment, item type creation, upgrade testing, late fees
• Assist with website maintenance.

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, finance, accounting or a related field.
• Two or more years of related experience in a financial setting (i.e. billing, collections, accounting, financial aid, finance, or budget).
• Proven ability to work in an environment controlled by federal, state, and/or institutional guidelines.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate in Microsoft office software, particularly Excel and Access applications.

• Experience with People Soft
• Reporting and query knowledge

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

$72,000 - $78,000

Full-Time

North Campus

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity or by phone .