Data Analyst

inSync Staffing; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Insync Staffing Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Accounting Data Analyst (Contractor) to support the Accounting Team with data-based analysis, daily schedules, reconciliations, month-end financial prep, and audits. Hybrid work arrangement includes 1 WFH day per week.

The contract runs 3–6 months and reports to the Controller. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad hoc projects and deliver insights using Excel, Power BI, and related tools to improve financial controls and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or technology-related field.
• Strong data literacy with ability to interpret charts, tables, and KPIs.
• Proficiency in data analysis and data visualization (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel formulas, pivots, and dashboards.
• 1–3 years accounting/data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to improve current report generation processes.
• Develop new analytic initiatives to support department objectives.
• Identify, source, enhance and manage financial data.
• Prepare daily spreadsheets supporting asset segregation reports and analysis.
• Prepare daily and monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing daily, monthly, and annual regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audits and data gathering during audits.
• Prepare revenue and expense analysis and accruals.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or technology-related field

Tools

SQL

Databricks

Power BI

MS Dynamics 365

Essbase

Hyperion

Oracle

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 1 work-from-home day per week

Contract Duration: 3–6 months

Position Summary

The primary role of this Accounting Data Analyst (Contractor) is to support the data-based analysis used by the Accounting Team. This position requires interaction with all team members to understand and support company objectives. This position will also assist with the preparation of daily schedules and reconciliations supporting the daily financial controls and regulatory reporting, month‑end financial preparation, assistance with periodic audits, and collaborate with other departments on ad hoc projects. This is a contract based role, based in Chicago, IL, reporting directly to the Controller to maximize development, learning and departmental efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to improve current report generation processes
• Develop new analytic initiatives to support department objectives
• Identify, source, enhance and manage financial data
• Prepare daily spreadsheets supporting customer asset segregation reports and analysis
• Prepare daily and monthly account reconciliation
• Assist in preparing daily, monthly, and annual regulatory requirements
• Assist with preparing and gathering data during audits
• Prepare revenue and expense analysis and expense accrual

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or technology-related field
• Strong core data literacy, including the ability to interpret charts, tables, and KPIs and to question data quality and assumptions
• Proficiency in data analysis and data visualization techniques (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to translate data findings into practical recommendations

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain analytical results to non‑technical stakeholders

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards)

1-3 years accounting/data analysis experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced database and analytics skills, including SQL, and/or Databricks, and experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)

Experience working with large or complex financial datasets, including data cleansing, reconciliation, and validation

Proficiency in MS Dynamics 365, experience in using queries, Essbase, Hyperion, Oracle, GMI or similar systems.

Experience in futures or the financial services industry.

Demonstrated ability to take ownership of analytical projects, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a

fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience collaborating with management and reporting financial results.
• Experience in a collaborative culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.