Information Security Analyst jobs in Fayetteville, AR

Exempt: Yes

Salary Grade: Grade 15

Position is Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.

Position is preferred at 921 W Monroe Ave, Lowell, AR, however, Incumbent can work remotely from anywhere within the Arvest 4 State Footprint (AR, KS, MO, OK).

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Infor Lawson or similar ERP accounting systems.

SUMMARY : The Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Analyst is responsible for providing first level end-user support and performing a variety of functional administration and maintenance activities for the Financial product suite within Arvest’s ERP core application and other accounting information systems. This position requires initiative to promptly identify user needs and provide immediate resolution or escalation to application issues. The AIS Analyst will support the achievement of process improvement efforts, product goals, and business goals by analyzing problems and coming up with robust solutions to improve the quality of services being delivered by the system. This includes defining and documenting needs, recommending proposed solutions, coordinating testing and validation of system changes, and assisting in the integration and testing of new solutions with the goal of improving efficiency, automation, and end user experience within the system. The incumbent requires the ability to provide analysis and consultative support, manage multiple tasks and priorities, respond quickly to emerging issues, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
• Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
• Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates in order to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
• Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the company’s overall operation.
• Foster and promote the proper company image at all times.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, IS, or equivalent related experience required.
• 2 years of experience in administration of ERP or equivalent application required.
• 2 years of experience in a customer support role required.
• Excellent organization and written and verbal communication skills required.
• Functional/technical knowledge and consultative support of an Accounting Information System (AIS) or similar operational system required
• An understanding of general accounting concepts and terminology required.
• Strong analytical skills and proven experience in problem solving required.
• Knowledgeable in training techniques.
• Continuously develops solid technical skills that will allow advancement and own personal career development.
• Working knowledge of effective internal controls required.
• Business Analyst or project management experience preferred
• Arvest experience preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to arrive at work on time, work on site and have regular work attendance
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers regardless of personality, presence or communication style
• Must be able to provide cordial customer service regardless of customer personality, presence or communication style
• Must be able to perform several tasks at once
• Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere
• Must be able to rotate job tasks
• Must be able to greet others cordially
• Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities
• Must be able to verbally communicate with all other associates
• Must be able to operate telephone, scanner, copier and FAX machines
• Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours
• Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division, or bank to attend meetings
• Must be able to operate personal computer keyboard in order to create reports, schedules and other appropriate documentation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and to talk and hear. The associate must occasionally reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The associate may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.