About us

Rural King is America's Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 130 locations across 13 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

How we reward you

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%

Healthcare plans to support your needs

Virtual doctor visits

Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic's Complex Care Program

15% Associate Discount

Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Company paid YMCA Family Membership

What You'll Do

The IT Business Analyst - Accounting, Finance & AP serves as a critical liaison between Rural King's Finance organization, IT, and external partners. This role focuses on enhancing, supporting, and optimizing business processes and technology solutions that drive accounting, financial reporting, and accounts payable operations. The analyst will work extensively within Oracle Fusion Cloud (Financials, Payables, and GL modules) and integrated systems to ensure system stability, process efficiency, and business alignment.

This position requires a blend of financial acumen, systems expertise, and strong communication skills to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Business Process & System Analysis
  
  • Partner with Accounting, Finance, and AP teams to document business processes, identify pain points, and recommend system and process improvements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Finance stakeholders, IT teams, and Oracle AMS or implementation partners for Oracle Fusion-related initiatives.
  • Analyze and translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications for Oracle Fusion modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Cash Management, and Fixed Assets.
  • Participate in end-to-end testing, including system integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
  • Monitor and evaluate ongoing system performance, data integrity, and compliance within financial applications.
  
  
  Project & Enhancement Delivery
  
  • Lead discovery sessions, requirements workshops, and functional design discussions with internal teams and vendors.
  • Support configuration changes, testing, and deployments of new features, integrations, or enhancements within Oracle Fusion Cloud and connected systems (e.g., CFIN, ReIM, ReSA).
  • Collaborate with developers and solution architects to validate designs, troubleshooting issues, and drive root cause analysis for recurring system errors.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes, ensuring system processes align with accounting principles and timelines.
  
  
  Training, Documentation & Governance
  
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, functional process flows, and user training guides.
  • Deliver end-user training and support to ensure adoption and compliance with standardized business processes.
  • Assist in enforcing IT governance, data standards, and security policies across Finance applications.
  • Prepare system health reports, issue summaries, and executive updates for leadership review.
  
  
  Cross-Functional Collaboration
  
  • Coordinate closely with AP, GL, and Finance teams to ensure transactional data accuracy and timely processing.
  • Work with vendors, auditors, and business partners to support integrations, controls, and audit requirements.
  • Collaborate with other IT application teams (Retail, HRIS, WMS) to ensure smooth cross-module and cross-platform data flow.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Essential Qualities for Success

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience supporting Finance or Accounting systems, preferably within a retail or multi-entity organization.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (Financials, GL, AP, or related modules).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial close processes, and AP workflows.
• Experience with business analysis, requirements documentation, and functional testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department across facilities.
• Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with others (in-person and via electronic devices).
• Must have close visual acuity.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $83,250 - $110,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.