Data Analyst

WizeHire, Inc; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in tax recovery is seeking a Data Analyst to join their team in Norcross, Georgia. The role involves analyzing sales tax transactions, identifying overpaid taxes, and supporting refund claims. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience with Excel and SQL, and a relevant bachelor's degree. This full-time position emphasizes a work-life balance in a family-run business environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, tax compliance, or financial analytics.
• Knowledge of sales tax regulations and exemptions is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets of purchase transactions to identify overpaid sales tax.
• Reconcile tax amounts using tax rates, exemptions, and jurisdictional rules.
• Prepare refund claims and supporting documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros)

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our tax recovery team, focusing on sales tax refund reviews. The ideal candidate will analyze transaction-level data, identify overpaid taxes, and support the preparation of refund claims. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with sales tax regulations. If you are driven by the pursuit of excellence, take pride in your work, and value the atmosphere of a private, family-run business that emphasizes work-life balance, we invite you to apply to join our team of dedicated professionals who have a relentless dedication to customer service. Applicants who do not complete the personality test accompanying this application will not be considered for the role. Responsibilities: • Analyze large datasets of purchase transactions to identify overpaid sales tax. • Reconcile tax amounts using tax rates, exemptions, and jurisdictional rules. • Work closely with tax consultants to prepare refund claims and supporting documentation. • Utilize SQL, Excel, and other data analysis tools to extract and manipulate data. • Identify trends and patterns in sales tax overpayments. • Assist in automating processes to improve data extraction and analysis efficiency. • Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and clients. Qualifications: • Availability: This is an in-office, onsite 5x per week position. • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field. • 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, tax compliance, or financial analytics. • Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros) and data visualization tools (Tableau). • Experience with SQL, Python, or other data query languages is a plus. • Knowledge of sales tax regulations and exemptions is preferred but not required. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Compensation: $75,000

• Analyze large datasets of purchase transactions to identify overpaid sales tax. • Reconcile tax amounts using tax rates, exemptions, and jurisdictional rules. • Work closely with tax consultants to prepare refund claims and supporting documentation. • Utilize SQL, Excel, and other data analysis tools to extract and manipulate data. • Identify trends and patterns in sales tax overpayments. • Assist in automating processes to improve data extraction and analysis efficiency. • Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and clients.

Compensation:
$75,000 per year