Business Data Analyst
SUMMARY
The Business Data Analyst is responsible for maintaining the integrity, validity, and functionality of the respective data for the assigned business group.
The Data Analyst will lead and perform complex analysis in an evolving data environment. In addition to having very strong technical skills, this position will have outstanding business process analysis and interpersonal skills.
The ability to extract and analyze data, patterns, and related trends is needed, with the ability to summarize the data into useable information by leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains integrity of data in system and develops policies and procedures.
- Oversees the processing of all transactional data entry and the maintenance of all related tables to ensure the accuracy and consistency of all related record changes.
- Serves as a functional Liaison with Information Services in relation to system implementations, conversions, and upgrades.
- Assists in the development of business requirements and evaluation of software capabilities as a user in order to ensure the best design of business system solutions.
- Assists Information Systems as a functional user in the testing of system patches, tables, reports, and software upgrades.
- Extracts and analyzes data from various systems, such as for the Lawson, or other corporate business systems.
- Works with the business group to identify and scope new opportunities for data analysis applications to evaluate business performance and to support business decisions.
- Works internally and with the business group to define, secure and prepare data for modeling.
- Analyzes, identifies and assesses data attributes using statistical software packages and develops recommendations and processes to improve operational performance ensuring adherence to department policies and procedures.
- Performs strategic data and trend analysis and research to support business needs, as necessary.
- Explores data to identify opportunities to improve business results.
- Develops understanding of business processes, goals and strategies in order to provide analysis and interpretation to management.
- Develops and provides training to associates and provides technical assistance and support, as needed.
- Works closely with business stakeholders to identify and answer critical questions.
- Formulates and prepares ad-hoc and project-related business reports to respond to departmental reporting needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING
The incumbent works under general supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
- Three years' experience developing, analyzing and presenting reports and data.
- Proficient in the use of computer systems such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Crystal Reports.
JOB DIMENSIONS
Contact with internal and external customers and vendors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 5 pounds occasionally. Subject to sitting and standing for long periods of time.
Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment and performs occasional field visits.
May be required to work hours other than regular schedule on exception, such as nights, weekends, and holidays.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits.
The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS.
Employee benefits include the following :
- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans ( plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date / Time : 7 / 9 / 11 : 59 PM Central Base Pay 68, Job Address U.S. Hwy. N., San Antonio, Texas United States
Finance Specialist
SUMMARY
The Finance Specialist is responsible for maintaining all timekeeping functions for assigned departments. This position maintains an accurate accounting of hours worked for payroll purposes and acts as the liaison between employees and the payroll department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs all time-management related functions.
- Compiles and records employee time and payroll data for assigned departments.
- Processes and validates time data, leave, attendance-related actions and other exceptions into Kronos timekeeping system.
- Evaluates and ensures departmental correction of time and attendance related errors.
- Responds to and resolves employee concerns regarding time and attendance.
- Adheres to organizational schedule to meet payroll deadlines.
- Maintains employees’ leave schedules in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures and administrative directives related to time, attendance, leave and time clocks and communicates responsibilities to departmental personnel.
- Explains and provides guidance to managers, supervisors and employees regarding policies and procedures related to time and attendance.
- Assesses departmental training needs. Develops standardized and customized training materials and delivers training as needed.
- Serves as liaison between the Finance Department and assigned departments.
- Provides attendance, leave balance, overtime and other reports as requested by management.
- Organizes and maintains paper and electronic filing systems for time / pay data.
- Communicates with employees by a variety of methods to assist with time related questions.
- Assists with Accounts Payable tasks as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING
This position receives general supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Three years’ experience with automated time and attendance systems.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
JOB DIMENSIONS
- Knowledge of Kronos timekeeping system.
- Knowledge of time and attendance policies, processes and procedures.
- Proficient skill in utilizing personal computers and associated MS Windows-based software applications (including Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to process and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Ability to prepare a bi-weekly payroll for entity with 1, employees and at least one special payroll each year.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are in an office environment. Subject to sitting for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally.
May be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as nights and weekends.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits.
The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS.
Employee benefits include the following :
- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans ( plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date / Time : 7 / 9 / 11 : 59 PM Central Base Pay 40, Job Address U.S. Hwy. N., San Antonio, Texas United States