Data Analyst

Talentify; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Accounting Data Analyst (Contractor) in Chicago for a 3–6 month engagement. The role focuses on data-based analysis to support the Accounting Team, including daily schedules, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting with collaboration across departments.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in accounting or data analysis, strong data literacy, Excel and Power BI skills, and excellent communication to present insights to stakeholders. Hybrid work arrangement applies.

Qualifications

• Requires foundational data literacy and ability to interpret charts, tables, and KPIs.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using Excel and Power BI.
• Strong organization and a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, with ability to translate data findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• 1-3 years accounting or data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data literacy

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Databricks

MS Dynamics 365

Essbase

Hyperion

Oracle

Job description

Accounting Data Analyst

Target Pay Rate: 89.00-90.00/hr

Schedule: 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week

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

Contract Duration: 3–6 months

Position Summary

This 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

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.