Junior Data Analyst

D & A Services•Des Plaines, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

D & A Services LLC is seeking a full-time, entry-level Data Analyst to join its Data Management team in Des Plaines, Illinois. The role involves analyzing and exchanging data, troubleshooting data imports, reconciling portfolio and client records, maintaining inquiry logs, documenting processes, and supporting data accuracy. The position requires careful, independent work and attention to detail, with an understanding of collection-industry rules and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Relevant work experience of 6 months to 1 year; internships count.
A four-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
At least 6 months of working experience in SQL.
At least 6 months of experience working in an analytical role.
Ability to work independently and efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
High degree of attention to detail.
Understanding of collection-industry rules and regulations.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Latitude Collection System.
Previous experience in the financial industry.

Responsibilities

Analyze multiple types of data files, identify issues, and make suitable adjustments.
Handle internal and external data exchange with clients and third-party vendors, including client requests, report creation, and certification.
Extract data and import it into proprietary software, troubleshooting issues as needed.
Reconcile inventory and balances across multiple portfolios and clients.
Maintain a system log to support efficient follow-up on inquiries.
Handle multiple clients and/or job functions simultaneously on a routine basis.
Document new and existing processes for reference, audits, and improvement.
Perform routine data cleanup and ensure data accuracy.
Support management with other duties as assigned.