Data Analyst - Exempt

Job Description

• S/he will assist in the preparation of regulatory reports for a broker dealer.
• S/he provides support for the end-to-end processes, required to transform data into information for reporting purposes. This includes retrieving data and aggregating or performing calculations to produce an output that will be inputted into a regulatory report; identifying and analyzing exceptions; and providing support to the department for ad hoc requests and other special project activities, as assigned.
• S/he will also perform reconciliations or control checks of accounts or financial data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• The individual in this role may be called upon to perform reconciliations or analysis of large datasets within Excel by using pivot tables and VLOOKUP function.
• S/he may also be asked to create, enhance written desktop procedures.

• Relevant work experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel.
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English.
• Advanced Excel skills

• Advanced Excel skills required – Vlookup, Pivot tables and beyond/Able to navigate efficiently and quickly through Excel
• MS Office tools
• Some understanding of Power
  
  BI, PowerPoint, Power Query – skills to dive deeper if needed

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance.

• Duration: 3-6 month contract opportunity
• Hybrid Work Model: 4 days onsite required weekly in Jersey City, NJ
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM EST
• Rate Range: $35-40/hr w2 (based on experience)