Data Analyst

We are looking for a detail-focused Data Analyst to join a long-term contract opportunity based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role supports finance and business data operations by improving the quality, accuracy, and completeness of critical customer and vendor information. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with financial records, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across teams to keep large data sets organized, validated, and ready for business use.

Responsibilities:
• Review, validate, and refine customer, vendor, and finance-related records to maintain accurate and reliable master data.
• Analyze large data sets in Excel to identify discrepancies, compare source information, and resolve data quality issues.
• Partner with finance, procurement, and other business teams to gather missing details and clarify record inconsistencies.
• Prepare structured data files and supporting documentation for system-related projects, testing activities, and ongoing governance needs.
• Maintain clear audit trails by documenting updates, decisions, and data handling steps throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support high-volume record management while meeting established timelines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Monitor data compliance standards and help ensure records align with internal controls and documentation requirements.
• Assist with project activities related to data conversion and validation as part of broader business transformation efforts.• At least 2 years of experience in finance administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement support, master data, or a similar business function.
• Practical experience working with structured business data, with exposure to enterprise systems preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, filtering, sorting, reconciliation, and analysis of large data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to spot inconsistencies, verify details, and work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Understanding of customer and vendor record structures and common finance data elements is preferred.
• Ability to manage a large volume of information, stay organized, and consistently meet project deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to follow up with multiple stakeholders.
• Availability to work in a long-term contract assignment.