Accounting Systems and Process Analyst Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R325795)

Description

Who We Are

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

Work Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant business-related experience required
• Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining Alteryx workflows
• Experience with process automation or data integration tools preferred
• Familiarity with Oracle Financials and MicroStrategy is a plus
• Retail industry experience is a plus

Skills:

• Proficient in Alteryx for data preparation, blending, and automating finance processes
• General understanding of accounting processes and financial controls, including SOX compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions
• Experience training and enabling business users to adopt automated workflows
• Ability to quickly learn and work with financial reporting tools such as MicroStrategy and Oracle Financials
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working hand-in-hand with senior management to define priorities and execute initiatives
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical solutions into business impact
• Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple ongoing projects, build out project plans, and manage competing workloads

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain project plans to manage multiple workflows and efficiency initiatives simultaneously
• Design, develop, and maintain Alteryx workflows to streamline finance processes, reporting, and data integration
• Assist with AI agent implementation, testing, and rollout across finance systems, including Oracle
• Troubleshoot data and workflow issues, working with business and IT stakeholders to resolve problems efficiently
• Provide insights and recommendations based on automated data analysis to support Accounting decision-making

• Document workflows, logic, and processes to ensure smooth handoff and ongoing maintainability
• Support users post-handoff by troubleshooting issues and providing guidance as needed
• Ensure workflows align with accounting policies and SOX control requirements
• Work with technical IT to integrate data from Oracle ERP, MicroStrategy, and other financial systems into automated workflows

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Available outside of normal business hours as needed
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Regular attendance required
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​