Data Analytics Analyst (Entry Level) - Growth & Flexible

Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith LLC.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BMSS Advisors & CPAs is seeking an entry-level Data Analyst to transform raw data into actionable insights within a collaborative services environment. You will profile databases with SQL, build dashboards, and support data preparation for decision-making across client engagements.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in a technical field, have 1–2 years of experience, and are proficient with Excel and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI. A growth-oriented, mentorship-friendly culture awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business/data analytics, information systems, statistics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of professional experience (internships, research or academic projects counted).
• Strong foundation in data principles, logic, and problem-solving.
• Technical skills in SQL with exposure to programming; Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) familiar.
• Exposure to web technologies or database-driven apps (React, HTML, JavaScript); Azure a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative, detail-oriented, eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Profile and query system databases using SQL for integrations and end-user reporting.
• Develop and maintain integrations and automate processes via various systems APIs.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Support data collection, cleaning, and transformation for analysis.
• Apply statistics and critical thinking to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support internal deliverables and reports.
• Continuously grow knowledge in data manipulation, analytics tools, and emerging tech.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or data analytics

Tools

Azure

APIs

React

HTML

JavaScript

Job description

BMSS Advisors & CPAs is seeking an entry-level Data Analyst to transform raw data into actionable insights within a collaborative services environment. You will profile databases with SQL, build dashboards, and support data preparation for decision-making across client engagements.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in a technical field, have 1–2 years of experience, and are proficient with Excel and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI. A growth-oriented, mentorship-friendly culture awaits.