Business Analyst

A Florida government agency is looking for a Business Analyst for a long-term contract (1 year to start, with 1 year extensions from there). This is an onsite role in Tallahassee, FL with 5 days of onsite work a week.
Pay Rate Range: $35.00 - $46.00

The Business Analyst will support current program resources and provide consulting services in support of the completion of strategic, critical, or internally directed projects. The Business Analyst acquired will have the responsibility of serving as a liaison between Revenue Accounting, Business Technology Office, and IT staff for the Motor Fuel Distribution Rewrite & Supplemental Return Processing project and provide Business Process knowledge to the Revenue Accounting process to facilitate the daily Revenue Accounting tasks, functions, and knowledge transfer.
The Business Analyst will also be responsible for:
Corporate Income Tax XML Schema maintenance.
Reemployment 8A Schema analysis
Motor Fuel and other tax XML maintenance, enhancements, analyses
Minimum Experience and Knowledge Requirements:
Minimum 3 years experience in:

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong analytical skills
Must have sufficient knowledge, understanding and experience with the Revenue Accounting process and Motor Fuel Distribution within DOR.
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. Preference will also be given to applicants with that have experience.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of the DOR SUNTAX system.
Knowledge of State of Florida accounting policies and procedures.
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including one or more of the following: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external customers, verbally and in writing.
Skill in auditing, reviewing, reconciling, or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
Skill in preparing and maintaining a variety of accurate and complete accounting reports.
Skill in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-passed environment and manage completing deadlines.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to use sound judgment to identify problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and makes recommendations.
Ability to work well independently yet works cohesively within the section to maintain internal control measures.