Senior Business Systems Analyst - Accounting Systems

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest privately-owned food retailer in the nation with more than 1,200 stores and more than 200,000 associates throughout the Southeast. We are associate-owned, proud of our family atmosphere, and consistently named as one of the best companies to work for in America. We are largely debt-free and renowned for our financial performance as well as our premier customer service. Publix?s Information Services (I/S) department is located in Lakeland, Florida and Alpharetta, Georgia and employs over 1000 associates. I/S provides the information technology required for all Publix business units including retail stores and all office and warehouse environments. The Publix I/S mission is to maximize the value of information technology to Publix associates and customers. Please note, this is a hybrid position requiring 8 days per month on-site in Lakeland, FL.

Join Publix Technology - Where Innovation Meets Impact

Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is powered by a dynamic technology team of 2,100+ associates. We deliver modern, cutting-edge solutions to 1,400+ stores and over 200,000 internal team members across 8 states.

Whether you're passionate about IT security, platform engineering, architecture, software development, or infrastructure, we offer exciting career paths at every level - from internships to technical leadership.

Be part of a Fortune ?100 Best Companies to Work For? and help us build more than just great subs - build the future of technology for Publix.

The Accounting Systems team is looking for a detail-oriented, highly analytical Senior Business Systems Analyst to join a collaborative team focused on enhancing existing production systems as well as new solutions addressing manual business processes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of business systems analyst experience, demonstrate servant leadership qualities, and possess a desire to continuously learn.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and document requirements through workshops, interviews, and refinement sessions using SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Communicate effectively with management, peers, vendors, and customers through writing, verbal communication, and presentations
• Develop and manage project plans, estimates, and implementation strategies to ensure timely delivery
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to design scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions aligned with business objectives
• Engage stakeholders and executives to communicate product vision, progress, risks, and ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Define and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business requirements and quality standards
• Provide subject matter expertise and operational support for assigned systems, leading issue resolution and continuous improvement efforts
• Identify and drive process improvements and innovation opportunities by researching industry trends and analyzing business needs

• Bachelor?s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in business systems analysis
• 3+ years in enterprise application environments
• Proven leadership in IT project management, including planning and executing large-scale projects
• Expertise in translating business needs into technical requirements and improving business processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executives and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Skilled in data analysis tools like SQL, Excel, or BI platforms
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• 7+ years of business systems analysis experience, including at least 3 years in enterprise application environments
• 5+ years of business systems analysis experience supporting client-facing applications
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Prior hands-on development experience, including having worked directly with databases and data-driven applications
• Proficient in SQL, including writing complex queries, data manipulation, and troubleshooting database issues
• Experience collaborating with technical teams to design, implement, and optimize data processes

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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