Senior IT Business Analyst with Accounting Experience
Paramus, NJ

Job Description

General Purpose/Summary of Job

This hybrid role is for a professional with an IT and accounting background. Will be the senior "go-to" resource for providing advanced business application solutions for our end-users and internal IT Financial Applications developer population. The IT Business Analyst will have responsibility for everything from software testing, documentation, roll out, communication and project management for applications that support the Vornado enterprise. This position also involves accounting and budgeting of our internal resources and the opportunity to work on both internal and external audit requests for SOX compliance. Knowledge of real estate operations and / or experience with related financial software as well as support leadership and timely project completion will lead to success in this role.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Create a productive, interactive and inviting environment which will enhance the end-user understanding of, and productivity in, critical in-house Vornado applications that are required to run the business
* Create detailed programming specifications with business objectives, and enough technical detail for product developers to program
* Communicate with senior management while running meetings
* Provide support for software rollouts and deployment project management / implementation.
* Provide subject matter support as a level 2 and level 3 support technician when needed
* Application training and support as required
* Develop informative, clear, and effective documentation for both technical specifications and end-user reference
* Accounting / budget / analysis of IT department books
* Work with CIO on departments' consolidation

Qualifications

* Accounting knowledge, degree / CPA (a plus)
* Substantial knowledge of accounting / financial-based applications with knowledge of any/most of the following applications:
* IBS Property Management Systems (huge plus)
* MRI / ID Edwards / Yardi / Timberline/CTI
* Stellent
* Leasing Toolkit
* IOS service
* Bizflow / other BPM software
* Angus / other tenant service request systems
* Oracle, SQL, BDE or other relational database applications (a plus)
* MS Office
* Box / other Cloud Storage
* Possess broad understanding of computer concepts and related business application needs
* Solid experience writing training and technical manuals
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Ability to decipher complex issues into simplified communication
* Self-motivated and proactive with ability to continually enhance product documentation
* Possess an abundant willingness and ability to learn new applications thoroughly
* Possess excellent oral, written, communication and organizational skills

Education/Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in a related area (IT, Accounting)
* 5-10 years' experience in IT and accounting
* Strong MS Office Skills
* Software implementation experience (IBS / Accounting Software)
* Experience with financial applications
* Meeting and Project Management expertise

Vornado Realty Trust is not offering relocation for this position located in our Paramus NJ office

Vornado Realty Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual preference, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.