Banner Consultant

Summary

Join Strata Information Group (SIG) as a part-time Banner Finance Consultant and contribute your expertise to higher education institutions. This flexible role offers varied hours and exciting project assignments, working up to 30 hours per week. You will collaborate with clients to implement and optimize Ellucian Banner, leveraging your advanced knowledge of Banner Finance and financial operations. Direct client interaction is a key aspect of the role, requiring availability during standard business hours. While primarily remote, occasional travel to client sites may be required. SIG offers competitive hourly rates and a 5% company contribution to a 401k.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing project-based work
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant

Benefits

5% company contribution to 401k