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Data Analyst Position

Data Analyst

THREE PLUS YEARS OF BUSINESS DATA ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Growing Chicago-based tech company seeks qualified data analysts to join our specialty audit team. You will be working as part of our utility audit services to Illinois cities throughout the area.

You will work under the direction of the President.

Main responsibilities include:

Performing detailed research on large amounts of data in accordance with existing audit procedures.


Assisting Project Manager with variety of analyses as needed

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Traveling to local municipalities and collecting required documentation when needed (car required)
  • Communicating with and/or sending information to local government officials
  • Coordinating efforts of other data clerks or analysts

Education, Experience and Training necessary:

Must have three plus years of business analysis experience. This Position requires a minimum of a HS Diploma and preferably Associates Degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field (other majors will be considered if skills match below listed requirements).

Solid working knowledge of software applications, especially Excel and Word and various web communication tools (Adobe Connect, Skype etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities necessary:

The ideal candidate must be:
  • Extremely detailed-oriented in order to deliver a high-quality work product and pass inspection
  • Able to plan and organize his/her own time in order to stay efficient and to deliver work on-time
  • Able to perform repetitive data analysis tasks for extended periods of time (analyzing hundreds of records, one-by-one)
  • Reliable, consistent in performance and able to follow existing audit rules
  • Able to keep himself/herself motivated
  • Easy to communicate with and professional while visiting municipal clients

Location: Chicago Loop

Compensation: Salary range is between $32k and $40k

Send resume and cover letter to ralcaraz@azavar.com