Washington County's Finance Department is looking for a Business Systems Analyst II to join our team!
The Department
The Washington County Finance Department provides financial management services supporting twenty-one departments across five functional areas of operations: General Government; Public Safety and Justice; Land Use & Transportation; Housing, Health & Human Services; and Culture, Education & Recreation. The Finance Department coordinates the annual budget process, oversees management accounting activities, supports operational transactions and manages cash flow, banking, and investment activities. Procurement services and personal property disposition are also managed within the Department.
The Opportunity
The Finance Business System Analyst II will provide ongoing operational support County financial systems and finance modules within the County’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Washington County is transitioning from an Oracle-based ERP to Workday with systems going live in January 2026. This role will serve as a technical point of contact for assigned functional areas and assist subject matter experts with assuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing, analyzing data flows, and documentation of policies and procedures with a focus on improved efficiencies. The Finance Business Systems Analyst II will also support the implementation of financial systems, periodic updates, testing, user training and support, and other technical projects assigned.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position understands the financial functional areas and report writing in Workday or a similar ERP. As a finance subject matter expert, you enjoy helping others solve complex problems to make work easier and more efficient. You are systems-minded and can translate technical terms into easy-to-understand instructions for all stakeholders. You are a master at juggling priorities, uphold commitments, and hold yourself accountable to successful outcomes. You have an aptitude for learning new concepts, applications, and tools.
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of research, data collection, documentation techniques, methods, and procedures.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of documenting business needs and developing both process and data systems solutions.
- Principles and practices of applications programming.
- Systems analysis and supporting design.
- Various software to support application systems.
- Database management principles and techniques.
- Operational characteristics of computer hardware and software.
- Microsoft SQL or similar database environments, operating principles, and characteristics as appropriate for the position.
- Principles and practices of data security, integrity, backup and recovery processes.
- Troubleshooting database problems and finding solutions to resolve the problems.
- Generally accepted accounting principles.
Skills to:
- Use computer-based information systems and computers for research and analysis.
- Use multiple business systems and support systems to process and obtain information.
- Develop office procedures to efficiently process information.
- Operate a desktop computer and associated software applications to collect and compile data in a statistical format, enter or retrieve information, and create documents and reports.
- Use general mathematical principles to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and compute percentages.
- Gather and compile statistical data to create reports and recommend action.
- Develop information and basic training materials to explain departmental business applications and programs to employees, including presentation to groups.
Ability to:
- Ability to perform research and analysis to reach sound, logical conclusions regarding customer needs and business requirements.
- Ability to develop training presentations to end user groups as it relates to system updates and configurations, along with change in workflows.
- Ability to read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain to the departments the current divisions practices, policies and procedures.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data in statistical and narrative forms; ability to use analysis, tools, and reviews.
- Ability to utilize County-specific and department specific technology and general office software.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, computer science or related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of hands-on business systems experience including data management, input, ad hoc reporting, and system support; OR
- Associate’s degree in business, information technology, computer science or related field, and a minimum of four (4) years of hands-on business systems experience including data management, input, ad hoc reporting, and system support; OR
- Six (6) years of hands-on business systems experience including data management, input, ad hoc reporting, and system support.
Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and Specialty Requirements
- Must pass a criminal background check post-offer
To be considered for this opportunity, please ensure to attach your resume and complete the online application.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the online employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.