Associate, Data Analytics (Compensation & Benefits Tax)

We currently have a career opportunity for a Data Analytics Associate in our Compensation & Benefits Tax practice.  Associates work with a team of professionals to advise companies of all sizes on qualified retirement plan issues, executive and broad-based compensation issues, as well as various other compensation and benefits matters.  This position will focus on completing complex client projects, participating in engagements requiring data analysis/modeling for a variety of entities, and providing tax and business advice in regard to complex transactions.  With this position, you will further your analytical and communication skills while adding value for our clients by helping solve their complex problems.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Aggregate, manipulate, and review large quantities of participant data for complex retirement plan compliance testing and corrections


• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in data and data integrity issues to provide accurate results to client


• Conduct research to understand industry and organization-specific issues, including business strategy and financial information, compensation and rewards, and corporate performance


• Conduct compensation peer group selection, survey analyses, interpreting salary data, financial modeling and special research projects, and occasionally performing regression analysis on compensation data


• Effectively keep the project manager apprised of project status, including delays or potential problems; holding self and team members accountable for client deadlines and deliverables

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, ideally with an emphasis in finance, economics, statistics, data science, mathematics, or accounting


• Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information


• Strong analytical skills


• Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications, especially Excel


• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines


• High motivation to learn and grow


• Experience in the compensation and benefits field is a plus

Compensation Statement:

The total compensation is based on level, years of experience, location, education, certifications, cost of living, and several other factors. The total compensation range is a good faith estimate with non-guaranteed discretionary elements.

Total Compensation Range (inclusive of discretionary annual incentive): Low: $65,000 - High: $100,000

Benefits Summary:    

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 30 per week) are entitled to an allotment of paid time off comprised of vacation, sick, and personal time as determined by their position and length of service.

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