Functional Business Analyst (Accounting)
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CLASS SPECIFICATION PERSONNEL COMMISSION CLASS CODE - 1128 FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST (ACCOUNTING) DEFINITION Identifies, defines, analyzes, and resolves complex transactional and business process issues requiring accounting system development and modification; performs complex functional configuration, testing, and maintenance tasks; and serves as a resource to accounting and business office staffs by providing technical assistance, training, and coaching on the use of PeopleSoft, SAP, and legacy DEC accounting systems. TYPICAL DUTIES Independently audits transactional data, accounting system functionalities, and inter-system integration to ensure effective operational outcomes, identify opportunities for improving business processes, and to insure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the District, including GAAP. Consults with functional unit process owners and users to identify and define operational needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, and levels of systems access. Analyzes the feasibility of and develops requirements/specifications for new systems and enhancements to existing systems in areas such as general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, specially funded, student accounts, enterprise accounting and ensures that the system design fits the needs of the users. Performs functional configuration tasks using tools in PeopleSoft and SAP to develop prototype solutions for business requirements and to implement fixes, changes, and enhancements not requiring programming. Documents business processes and system changes; develops and distributes communications to colleges, students, and other stake holders regarding policy, process, and procedural changes. Acts as a liaison between process owners and IT systems and programming staff engaged in analyzing, designing, coding, implementing, maintaining, and modifying technology components of accounting information technology systems and applications.
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