Data Associate

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group seeks an Associate Analyst to support the Data Administration team, building and maintaining referential and master data with high accuracy and compliance. You will ensure data standards, work with multiple departments, and help optimize enterprise applications while focusing on data quality and SOX controls.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several priorities in a dynamic environment, with a customer-service mindset driving

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to learn new applications and processes.
• Attention to fine details and data comparison differences.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently under changing priorities and urgencies.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and levels.
• Strong time-management skills to manage multiple initiatives.
• Clear written and verbal communication to document procedures.
• Familiarity with accounting information systems, and data flows.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, validate, and archive referential and master data for accuracy and standardization.
• Document and maintain data management standards, workflows, and compliance (SOX and governance).
• Serve as liaison with internal customers to support updates, data accuracy, and operations.
• Perform configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for high availability and integrity.
• Administer and optimize enterprise applications including SAP IS-OIL, Emerson Synthesis, Dearman Trucking suite.

Job description

The Associate Analyst will support the Data Administration team by building and maintaining standard forms and approvals for various tasks. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, consistent, and compliant referential and master data across the organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills and pay close attention to finite details. A strong customer service mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment are essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, validate, and archive all referential and master data to ensure accuracy, standardization, and alignment across business units.
• Document and maintain data management standards, workflows, and compliance requirements. Ensure strict adherence to SOX controls, audit requirements, and corporate governance policies.
• Serve as a liaison with internal customers to support system updates, integrations, data accuracy, and operational needs.
• Perform application configuration, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to ensure high availability, reliability, and system integrity.
• Administer, support, and optimize various enterprise applications, including SAP IS-OIL, Emerson Synthesis, Dearman Trucking suite, etc.

Requirements:

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new applications and processes
• Attention to the fine details and data comparison differences
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently under changing priorities and urgencies
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
• Good time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document procedures
• General understanding of accounting information systems, business processes, and data flows across upstream, midstream, or downstream operations.

Enhanced Skills & Additional Competencies (added for strengthening the role):

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data quality, validation, and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of IT security principles and best practices related to data protection, access controls, and system auditing.

Required Experience (Commensurate with Level):

• Associate Analyst Level: Associate/Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience with 1–3 years of relevant experience in master data, enterprise applications, or a related technical/operational field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to learn new applications
• Focus on customer service with willingness to help