Education Service Center, Region 2 ยท 3 months ago
Information System Business Specialist
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$62K/yr - $91K/yr
5+ years expEducation Service Center, Region 2 is seeking an Information System Business Specialist to provide support and technical assistance to local education agencies on their financial information management system. The role involves leading efforts to improve the implementation and use of the ASCENDER ERP system and assisting with various financial management processes.
ConsultingNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Knowledge of school business procedures including payroll processing, personnel data entry, bank reconciliation, accounting and data processing
Demonstrates knowledge of general accounting/bookkeeping troubleshooting for general ledgers, account codes, school budgets, etc
Ability to analyze and evaluate simple accounting or data entry problems including identifying errors and offer provide technical support for correction
Ability to communicate effectively and provide support LEA business personnel through trouble shooting and yearly rollover processing
Actively markets available services to new and existing potential clients
Assists the department in the management of the information systems operations including selecting materials and resources for the program, participating in innovative projects, assisting with training for LEA staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Assumes responsibility for implementing support services to customers through formal and informal procedures
Demonstrates an increasing knowledge of computer operations, software and information systems solutions
Conducts training for the local education agency staff in areas of supported software and procedural changes specific to school business
Provides telephone and on-site consultation in support of the Texas Enterprise Information System ASCENDER software, the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS), Time Clock Plus, and other software systems as needed
Participates in required program meetings/trainings/events to meet program goal
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of accounting, business, or computer science preferred (required)
Minimum 3 years in creating and supporting data ETL (Extract, Transform and Load)
Minimum 3 years with PEIMS support
Experience in Financial Accounting based on GAAP accounting principles
Experience in Payroll, Accounting, Position Management and Budget Forecasting
Experience in end-of-year auditing analysis
Extensive knowledge of financial management system processes including financial management, budget management, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, warehouse, human resources, payroll, position management and overall begin-of-year and end-of-year process
Knowledge of PEIMS Data Standard and business rules
Knowledge of PEIMS, UID, TIMS, TREX and TEAK
Ability to lead customer user groups and professional development events for ESC 2 information systems clients
Ability to analyze and evaluate simple accounting or data entry problems including identifying errors and offer provide technical support for correction
Lead the efforts on the creation and maintenance of user documentation and training materials
Knowledge of SQL or other database querying languages
Analyze data to identify trends, patterns and insights that can contribute to process improvements
Excellent problem-solving and an aptitude for troubleshooting technical issues
Excellent organizational and presentation skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Knowledge of or experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as ASCENDER, Skyward, eSchoolPlus, Munis
Knowledge of school business procedures including payroll processing, personnel data entry, bank reconciliation, accounting and data processing
Demonstrates knowledge of general accounting/bookkeeping troubleshooting for general ledgers, account codes, school budgets, etc
Ability to communicate effectively and provide support LEA business personnel through trouble shooting and yearly rollover processing
Actively markets available services to new and existing potential clients
Assists the department in the management of the information systems operations including selecting materials and resources for the program, participating in innovative projects, assisting with training for LEA staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Assumes responsibility for implementing support services to customers through formal and informal procedures
Demonstrates an increasing knowledge of computer operations, software and information systems solutions
Conducts training for the local education agency staff in areas of supported software and procedural changes specific to school business
Provides telephone and on-site consultation in support of the Texas Enterprise Information System ASCENDER software, the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS), Time Clock Plus, and other software systems as needed
Participates in required program meetings/trainings/events to meet program goal
Company
Education Service Center, Region 2
The Region 2 Education Service Center's mission is to be a catalyst for change resulting in student improvement, efficiency, and economy of operation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase