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Banner Finance Consultant Summary & Responsibilities
Discover flexible part-time roles at SIG offering varied hours and exciting project assignments. If you're eager to dive into consulting projects as they arise, and can commit to traditional business hours, we want to hear from you—apply now!
As a forward-thinking company, we are shaping the future of higher education and seeking talented individuals with experience in the Ellucian Banner Finance module for part-time opportunities within our organization. Part-time consultants' weekly hours vary, up to 30 per week, depending on project needs. Some assignments are long-term, while others may be short-term. This role involves direct client interaction, so availability during standard business hours is required. Are you a seasoned professional with multiple years of college or university experience in Finance leadership or as a Consultant working directly with the Ellucian Banner Finance module? In this role, you will be working with clients to implement and optimize Ellucian Banner. Your expertise in Banner, Finance business processes, and best practices will drive successful outcomes for our clients. SIG employees work remotely and occasionally travel to client sites.
- Collaborate with business units to understand financial operations and requirements.
- Consult with clients in ways to utilize various technological tools to help improve business processes.
- Configure the Banner financial module to meet business needs.
- Provide expertise in using Banner to improve and automate business processes within the finance office at a college or university.
- Assist in testing and implementation of financial software.
- Troubleshoot issues related to system usage, configuration, and data integrity.
- Provide end-user training and support documentation.
- Keep abreast of industry changes and recommend system enhancements to increase efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- 5 or more years working within the Higher Education Industry.
- 5 or more years of experience working with Ellucian Banner, demonstrating advanced user proficiency.
- Experience implementing the Banner Finance module at a college or university.
- Strong knowledge of financial operations, including general accounting, budgeting, and purchasing within the higher education industry.
- Experience in a consulting capacity, focusing on enhancing business processes and demonstrated success in creating efficiency.
- Ability to troubleshoot functional issues within Banner and communicate user requirements to the technical support team.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven customer service approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing project-based work.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant.
Pay Transparency
- The range for this role is $45-63 per hour
- 5% company contribution to 401k
Enthusiastic about full-time opportunities? Apply now, and we'll gladly consider you for our next full-time position.
The listed salary range for this position is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's unique skills and location. Final compensation will be determined through mutual agreement between the successful candidate and SIG.
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Strata Information Group (SIG) assists colleges & universities with IT initiatives that enhance services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. SIG is one of the largest privately held providers of technology support and services to higher education . SIG is continuously sourcing talent for potential future need. Highly qualified individuals with expertise in the following are encouraged to visit our careers page and apply: • Banner® Student, Student A/R, Financial Aid, and Finance/HR • Database administration • Business process analysis • Account management • Project management • Onsite IT management • Colleague® Finance/HR Individuals interested in joining the SIG team should have strong technical, functional, or project management skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly establish effective relationships with new clients and rapidly gain the confidence and trust of the staff of the institution in their personal capabilities as well as in SIG. Visit us at sigcorp.com/careers.
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