Towson University · 1 day ago
Financial Systems Specialist
Towson, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $71K/yr
2+ years expTowson University is a distinguished public university located north of Baltimore, known for its commitment to fostering a respectful and growth-oriented environment. The Financial Systems Specialist role involves providing critical support for Stratus Financials and PeopleSoft systems, ensuring they meet the operational needs of the university community.
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Responsibilities
Perform operational tasks within Stratus Financials including, but not exclusive to daily transmit, journal uploads and approvals, interface processes for data coming into the production environment from Payroll, Student Financials and US Bank/ProCard Data
Assist users with questions regarding Stratus functionality, including workflow and access concerns
Perform month-end and year-end close functions as assigned
In conjunction with OTS, manage user security assignment to Stratus Financials, including periodic audits of security roles
Take back-up responsibility for daily maintenance and update of the university's extensive chart of accounts including State Support, Self-Support, Agency and Grants cost centers, natural accounts, sources, and initiatives, hierarchy, and cross-validation rules
Participate in functional testing of Oracle (Stratus), and PeopleSoft HCM/CS upgrades, patches, and bundles in conjunction with OTS
Perform task assignments, interpret, and respond to user problems related to Stratus and work closely with technical and managerial staff to improve functional support procedures
Isolate problems from symptoms and/or help line calls and troubleshoot for solutions
Develop and maintain strong communications with university campus departments
Work in collaboration with staff in OTS, Human Resources, SUBO and the Budget Office to ensure efficient and effective integrated processes
Participate in work teams for operational issues from the functional perspective
Coordinate with campus users Stratus updates to Financial Stewards and Cost Center Managers
Designated web content contributor for all Financial Affairs, University Accounting, and SUBO, which involves making content changes requested by department leads
Stay up to date on web content/editor training, software, accessibility and University standards
Handle special requests such as third monitors or peripherals and new PC/laptop setups
Assist with troubleshooting computer and peripheral problems, software problems with Microsoft programs, web browsers, Stratus, and Virtual Workspace
Map network drives and printers
Work with OTS on behalf of staff members for significant issues and/or installations/setups requiring OTS Support
Responsible for installation of BlueZone (RSTARS interface) and VPN setup for the connection to Annapolis and troubleshooting issues on both the TU and Annapolis side
Address problems with Oracle (Stratus) spreadsheet upload
Assist Business Systems Manage with inventory management and coordination
Maintain User guides and procedure manuals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and two years of related experience
The ability to organize, prioritize and track tasks, requests, and projects effectively; to correctly interpret and resolve problems and issues; to understand and carry out instructions effectively; and to establish and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships, maintain business communications, work productively and efficiently with minimal oversight
Preferred
Oracle Cloud ERP
PeopleSoft HCM/CS Applications
Adobe
BlueZone (terminal emulator)
Crystal Reporting
Perceptive Content
Web Site Content Management
Benefits
22 days of annual leave
Up to 17 holidays
Personal and sick days
Excellent health, life, and retirement plans
Tuition remission
Company
Towson University
Towson University is a post secondary educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate studies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.01MKey Investors
GRAMMY Museum
2022-06-28Grant· $0.01M
2017-06-14Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Patrick McQuown
Executive Director - Entrepreneurship and Founder of The StarTUp
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