Financial Systems Analyst (Charleston, SC or Birmingham, AL)

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Systems Analyst to join our Finance and Accounting team. This role is essential in providing daily support to team members by troubleshooting issues, assisting with system configuration changes, and contributing to report writing. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a desire to grow in a dynamic financial environment. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to start their career in financial systems analysis and are passionate about leveraging technology to improve business processes.

Applicant must be within a reasonable commute of Birmingham, AL or North Charleston, SC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Daily Support: Assist Finance and Accounting team members by resolving system-related issues swiftly and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.

·         Troubleshooting: Analyze and troubleshoot technical issues within financial systems, providing solutions and advice to enhance end-user experience.

·         Configuration Support: Work closely with senior team members to support configuration changes within financial systems, adapting to evolving business needs and processes.

·         Report Writing: Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial reports leveraging system reporting capabilities, utilizing system data to provide insights and support decision-making.

·         Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT and other business units, to support system enhancements and updates.

·         Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of system processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to support knowledge sharing and team learning.

·         Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for system and process enhancements.

·         Regulatory Compliance Support: Follow established processes and procedures to ensure risk controls are effectively in place and assist in both internal and external audits. This includes preparing necessary documentation and participating, as needed, in audit inquiries.

COMPETENCIES

·         Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.

·         Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

·         High degree of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.

·         Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to changes in technology.

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

·         Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 1 -3 years of experience in financial analysis and/or system support, preferably in banking or financial services

·         Basic understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.

·         Exposure to Workday, OneStream, Fiserv, and BI tools is a plus.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

• New Employee Orientation

• Required annual compliance training

• System-specific training as necessary to perform duties

• FIU/Financial crimes training as assigned by the Chief BSA Officer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain seated or work standing in a confined area on a computer for a minimum of four (4) hours each workday.

• Must be able to constantly use hands and fingers to enter data through or on a computer or answer a phone throughout most of an eight (8) hour shift.

• Must be able to hear and communicate with coworkers and customers throughout the day.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position may require regular before/after normal business hours.

• Must be able to function in a professional, business office environment and act and dress appropriately for same, consistent with the Bank’s grooming and dress codes.

• Must demonstrate excellent people skills with customers and coworkers.

• Must be willing to function as a team member.

• Must be willing to demonstrate commitment to South State Bank’s mission and goals.

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

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