Massachusetts Teachers Association

Business Analyst, Finance & Accounting

Based in Quincy, MA

 

Company Name: Massachusetts Teacher Association
Position Title: Business Analyst, Finance & Accounting
Location: Quincy, Massachusetts 02171, United States
Salary: $91451-$132425/Yearly Salary

Who we are:
The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) represents over 115,000 members and nearly 400 locals across the state and employs a full-time staff of over 150. Our members are public school teachers, faculty, professional staff, and education support professionals working at public schools, colleges, and universities. As a member-driven organization and the largest union in New England, our collective power makes MTA an influential voice for educators, students, and their communities. We are proud to be an advocate for social, racial, and economic justice and for a public education system that provides one of the cornerstones of a democratic society.

Job Summary:
The Business Analyst/Procurement Manager is responsible for the technical analysis, training, and feasibility assessments associated with new software applications and implementation processes. In the Procurement Manager role, also administers all facetsof the purchasing process, travel and expense policy, within set organizational guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:
Business Analyst

• Manages RFP process and software implementation for accounting modules
• Redesigns business process
• Identifies and communicates with key stakeholders
• Liaises between various business departments and groups
• Assess options for process improvement
• Maintains documentation regarding various projects, processes and operations
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams
• Communicate with third party vendors and partners to address technical questions, issues, or requests
• Schedule, plan, and lead requirement gathering and review meetings. Communicate key decisions and action items.
• Analyze existing software applications to understand and document functionality
• Write clear and well-structured business requirements and documentation
• Identify automation opportunities
• Analyze process issues and bottlenecks to make improvements
• Manage system implementation and integration

Procurement Management

• Initiates and coordinates purchasing process.
• Initiates and maintains vendor resources and relationships while continually scouting for additional vendors.
• Conducts cost analyses, sets benchmarks for improvement, and communicates accordingly with management
• Evaluates spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and thetimeliness of deliveries.
• Communicates with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services
• Works closely with the legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favorable
• Supervises a matrixed purchasing team and delegates tasks across departments when necessary
• Develops risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages

Specific Responsibilities

• Administers travel policy in accordance with established travel and expense policy.
• Maintains the integrity of the purchasing process.
• Initiates purchase orders; coordinates all facets of the purchasing process; follows through in accordance with established procedures.
• Develops and maintains vendor resources and relationships.
• Prepares specifications for bids; evaluates costs and makes recommendations regarding vendor selection; monitors and conducts preliminary negotiations as directed.
• Prepares cost analyses, budget data, and other reports.
• Maintains files, inventory and other records
• Provides clerical support from time to time.
• Assists the four division managers with special projects and support, where needed.
• Handles administration of travel policy with travel agent.
• Books travel arrangements for constituents according to travel policy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Five years of on-the-job accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent personal computer skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent internet research skills.
• Required Microsoft GP experience with purchasing module experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Cost consciousness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deal with the public.
• Experience in business negotiations.
• Experience choosing a new software solution and installing accounting software modules.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders to support proposed strategies, process improvements and operational decisions
• Resourcefulness and ability to devise creative solutions to problems
• Experience testing and mapping various business processes and protocols
• Familiarity with industry technology systems to gather data and problem solve
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Requires knowledge of financial and accounting terms and principles

*MTA reserves the right to waive any qualifications at its discretion*

The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.

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