HORNE, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, is seeking a Jr. Business Analyst who is responsible for accomplishing objectives through the analysis of business functions and process requirements. The Jr. Business Analyst interacts with senior level analysts, local operations managers, and their teams to develop and document business processes based on project requirements. The Jr. Business Analyst is also able to communicate directly with clients to further refine processes based on client needs. The Jr. Business Analyst interacts with the IT organization to translate project requirements into deliverable systems. The bottom line is that the Jr. Business Analyst helps internal and external clients to define problems and then find and implement solutions to those problems using the best practices from Business Analysis, Project Management, Process Improvement, and other relevant disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
The Jr. Business Analyst job duties include, but are not limited to:
Work with project team(s) to establish scope, deliverables, and resources requirements
Assist in conducting needs assessments and requirements gathering while developing business process models to meet project goals
Assist in the development and management of user stories, acceptance criteria, test plans, and technical documents
Assist in development of user training materials, best practice guidance and Level 1 support
Assist in quality assurance testing, with progression to managing testing process
Assist in communication of project’s progress, problems, resolutions, and other business concerns to appropriate stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and timely manner
Assist senior team members with administrative tasks, such as systems documentation and developing training materials
Ability to think outside of the box and perform root cause analysis
Ability to learn quickly and lead in adapting to new technologies
Ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments, and projects
Facilitate meetings with internal and external clients to identify requirements, develop workflows, develop solutions, and manage project phases.
Possess excellent communication and written skills
Conduct research to find data sources and information to support projects.
Self-starter but ability to work well in team environment
Other tasks that may be required to complete project requirements
Position may require travel (based upon business needs)
Required Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in technology, project management, accounting, and/or business discipline
Candidate will achieve a certification in Business Analysis, Project Management, and/or Process Improvement within the first 12 months
Preferred and Additional Considerations
One (1) to two (2) years’ experience as a Jr. Business Analyst, Jr. Project Manager, or Jr. Process Improvement specialist demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of projects managed.
Proficiency in use of business analysis, project management tools
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
Lean Six Sigma certification
Proficiency in Microsoft SQL, Power BI, and SSRS
Proficiency with using data sources to produce reports and dashboards
Experience with Smartsheet
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)