Apex Systems
Business Analyst - Raleigh, NC $36/hr
Apex Systems, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst (BA) with strong expertise in requirements elicitation, financial systems, and business process documentation. This role supports the department by partnering with finance, program, and IT teams to ensure accurate, transparent, and timely financial data management. Responsibilities
Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions to capture clear, validated, and prioritized business and technical needs. Analyze financial data (budget, allotments, expenditures, revenues, payroll, and grants). Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, system specifications, and business process documentation. Coordinate and support the design, testing, and implementation of new financial data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools. Develop and maintain business process flows, requirements traceability, data dictionaries, and user guides. Support compliance reporting (state and federal) by ensuring accuracy and integrity of data submissions. Partner with developers and data engineers to ensure business rules and calculations are properly implemented in systems. Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to product teams to improve efficiency and data quality. Provide training, knowledge transfer, and support to financial staff and end users. Serve as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared understanding of goals. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in financial systems or education sector. Strong understanding of financial data, accounting principles, budgets, and grants. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and financial data analysis tools. Experience with ERP, data warehouses, or financial management systems. Exceptional documentation skills (requirements, user stories, test cases, process mapping). Outstanding facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with ability to build consensus and guide discussions productively. Familiarity with state or federal financial reporting requirements. Preferred Skills
Experience with education finance (allotments, funding formulas, payroll, grants). Exposure to Snowflake, Oracle, or other cloud-based data systems. Familiarity with Agile/SDLC methodologies, with ability to apply iterative approaches to requirements and delivery. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Preferred certifications: PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis), AgileBA, or equivalent. Apex Benefits Overview
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We offer an ESPP and a 401(k) program with company match after 12 months. We also offer a Health Savings Account (HSA), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, and other discounts. Apex provides professional development resources and a dedicated Career Coach. EEO Statement
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodation, contact Employee Services.
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We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst (BA) with strong expertise in requirements elicitation, financial systems, and business process documentation. This role supports the department by partnering with finance, program, and IT teams to ensure accurate, transparent, and timely financial data management. Responsibilities
Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions to capture clear, validated, and prioritized business and technical needs. Analyze financial data (budget, allotments, expenditures, revenues, payroll, and grants). Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, system specifications, and business process documentation. Coordinate and support the design, testing, and implementation of new financial data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools. Develop and maintain business process flows, requirements traceability, data dictionaries, and user guides. Support compliance reporting (state and federal) by ensuring accuracy and integrity of data submissions. Partner with developers and data engineers to ensure business rules and calculations are properly implemented in systems. Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to product teams to improve efficiency and data quality. Provide training, knowledge transfer, and support to financial staff and end users. Serve as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared understanding of goals. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in financial systems or education sector. Strong understanding of financial data, accounting principles, budgets, and grants. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and financial data analysis tools. Experience with ERP, data warehouses, or financial management systems. Exceptional documentation skills (requirements, user stories, test cases, process mapping). Outstanding facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with ability to build consensus and guide discussions productively. Familiarity with state or federal financial reporting requirements. Preferred Skills
Experience with education finance (allotments, funding formulas, payroll, grants). Exposure to Snowflake, Oracle, or other cloud-based data systems. Familiarity with Agile/SDLC methodologies, with ability to apply iterative approaches to requirements and delivery. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Preferred certifications: PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis), AgileBA, or equivalent. Apex Benefits Overview
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We offer an ESPP and a 401(k) program with company match after 12 months. We also offer a Health Savings Account (HSA), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, and other discounts. Apex provides professional development resources and a dedicated Career Coach. EEO Statement
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodation, contact Employee Services.
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