SWBC is seeking a talented individual to plan and design business processes and make recommendations and changes in order to improve and support business activities. This individual utilizes systems and data to resolve business issues in the most effective and productive manner, maintains current systems and developments of new systems. This individual provides support and development to Microsoft Power Platform initiatives.
Why you'll love this role:
As a Financial Operational Analyst team member in our corporate accounting department at SWBC, you will be part of a collaborative team to help design and support business development processes, including building systems web services standards, utilizing your programming skills in SQL, Python and Power BI for development, testing and implementation to create automated reporting using code and ETL to absorb code projects in our Workday program.
Essential duties include the following:
- Prioritizes business and project requirements and makes appropriate decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
- Build, deploy, and maintain inbound and outbound integrations with Workday Financials and with third party applications.
- Provide support and develop for the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
- Defines project purposes and outcomes, performs project planning to allocate and balance project resources, timelines, and scope, develops project maps and milestones, and leads project team in adhering to timelines.
- Assists in the design, review, testing, and implementation of Workday system updates and enhancements as they relate to integrations and assesses the impact of new enhancements on integrations.
- Performs regression testing on integrations during Workday enhancements.
- Tracks and performs business operations reporting and analytics needs.
- Ensures the accounting team and external team members are kept informed of business process changes, business issues, technical systems information, and the like by communicating and collaborating with team members on a regular basis.
- Defines and documents processes and future state process maps.
- Develops business cases for new tools and resources.
- Facilitates testing and quality assurance and facilitates end user training.
- Participates in ad-hoc projects and due diligence efforts.
Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems, or related field of study from an accredited four-year college or university required.
- Minimum of zero to three (0-3) years in accounting/financial reporting and analysis, or related experience, which includes at least three (3) years in planning and executing accounting business processes, financial, operational or business analysis, or related experience required.
- Strong understanding of accounting-related processes and procedures relating to software development and implementation.
- Strong understanding of accounting systems and ancillary/support systems such as commissions tracking/reporting, expenses, and premium accounting.
- Working knowledge of gathering and analyzing business intelligence in order to make recommendations to improve company results.
- Able to build complex systems using web services standards (WSDL, SOAP and REST).
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with non-technical business owners on a technical solution.
- Strong Web Services development experience (SOAP and REST) with a deep understanding of XSLT, XPath and XML.
- General understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems software such Workday.
- Working knowledge of SQL to query relational databases like Microsoft SQL Server.
- Advanced knowledge of Workday report writing, including vast understanding of all data sources and primary business objects required to support integrations. This includes expert knowledge and creation of advanced calculated fields.
- Excellent customer service skills to interact with various personnel in a positive, cooperative, and courteous manner.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with a wide range of personnel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication (both written and oral) skills.
- Proficient computer and keyboard skills which include MS Word and Excel and common accounting software application systems.
- Able to work independently, cross-functional, and in team environments.
- Able to work and promote inclusiveness in small groups.
- Able to lift 10-20 lbs. of accounting reports, files, and other documents.
- Able to sit for long periods of time gathering, updating, and validating accounting and records transactions.
- Able to stoop, kneel, and/or stand to retrieve files or other documents.
SWBC offers*:
- Competitive overall compensation package
- Work/Life balance
- Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
- Years of Service awards
- Career enhancement and growth opportunities
- Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
- Continuing education and career certifications
- Variety of healthcare coverage options
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
- Lucrative Wellness Program
*Based upon employee eligibility
Additional Information:
SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
To learn more about SWBC, visit our website at www.SWBC.com. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems, or a related field
- Zero to three years of accounting, financial reporting and analysis, or related experience, including at least three years planning and executing accounting business processes, financial, operational, or business analysis
- Strong understanding of accounting processes and procedures related to software development and implementation
- Understanding of accounting systems and ancillary systems such as commissions tracking, expenses, and premium accounting
- Experience gathering and analyzing business intelligence to recommend improvements
- Ability to build complex systems using WSDL, SOAP, and REST web services
- Experience developing SOAP and REST web services, with knowledge of XSLT, XPath, and XML
- Experience working with nontechnical business owners on technical solutions
- Understanding of ERP systems such as Workday
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server
- Advanced Workday report-writing knowledge, including data sources, business objects, and calculated fields
- Strong customer service, communication, presentation, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and common accounting software applications
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional team environments
- Ability to lift 10–20 pounds and perform periodic stooping, kneeling, standing, and prolonged sitting
What We Do
Since 1976, SWBC has been providing a wide range of insurance, mortgage, and investment services to financial institutions, individuals, and businesses. Company Overview Headquartered in San Antonio, SWBC is a diversified financial services company providing a wide range of insurance, mortgage, and investment services to financial institutions, businesses, and individuals. With offices across the country, SWBC is committed to providing quality products, outstanding service, and customized solutions in all 50 states.
