Junior Data Analyst Job at Miller Kaplan in Burbank

Overview

It’s more than just numbers. Miller Kaplan is a different kind of CPA firm; we believe in building a legacy—yours. We want to give our clients the very best, and we understand that begins with helping our employees be their best through professional mentorship, life-work integration, and a sense of community. That starts with you!

Job Summary

The Junior Data Analyst in the Data Analytics Department supports both external client engagements and internal practice groups by delivering data-driven insights and solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, collaborate across teams, and develop analytical expertise within a fast-growing practice area.

Responsibilities

• Examine collected data to identify trends, outliers, and patterns, providing actionable insights to enhance client efficiency, profitability, or other specified objectives.
• Gather and organize data from a variety of sources, including departmental heads, subject matter experts, reports, surveys, forecasts, and budgetary documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Database Management:
  • Convert reports into structured databases.
  • Design and implement secure, efficient, and accurate databases.
  • Perform data cleaning, transformation, and normalization to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Maintain data integrity and quality controls through validation checks and auditing.
• Assist with query development (SQL) to support reporting and analysis.
• Document database processes, definitions, and data dictionaries for transparency.
• Collaborate with senior analysts or IT teams to support database performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and access control standards.
• Process Automation:
  • Assist in developing and maintaining Python scripts to automate recurring data tasks, reporting, and file processing.
  • Support the development of ETL workflows that automate data cleaning, validation, and reconciliation to convert raw data into structured, reliable formats.
  • Apply basic VBA scripting within Excel to streamline reports, calculations, and client deliverables.
  • Document automation steps and maintain clear records for knowledge sharing and future improvements.
• Data Reporting and Visualization:
  • Retrieve, organize, and analyze data from databases to produce accurate and actionable reports.
  • Build and maintain interactive dashboards in Power BI, using visualization best practices to highlight key metrics and business trends.
  • Develop automated reporting solutions to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
  • Present findings to management and clients with clear, data-driven insights that support decision-making.
• Identify potential strategies to address issues uncovered during data analysis and provide well-reasoned suggestions for improvement.
• Stay current on best practices and emerging trends in data storage, management, and analytics to ensure the firm utilizes state-of-the-art solutions.
• Participate in the planning, execution, and monitoring of data-driven projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Work closely with team members, clients, and other stakeholders to support data-related initiatives and provide actionable recommendations.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned, contributing to the overall goals of the team and organization.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Quantitative Analysis.
• Required Skills/Abilities:
  Strong analytical thinking with high attention to detail and accuracy; effective communication and presentation skills for staff at all levels; excellent organizational and time management skills; able to work independently and proactively; proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, Power Query, Power Pivot) and the broader Microsoft Office Suite; hands-on programming experience with Python, SQL, VBA, DAX, or IDEAScript; proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau; understanding of database design, structure, and query languages; familiarity with statistical methods (e.g., linear regression, logistic regression).
• Preferred: Some exposure to Caseware IDEA software or similar audit/analytics tools.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 20 days to start, plus 2 extra days annually for managers.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical options include HMO, PPO, HDHP, with fully covered dental and vision for you.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts: Benefits debit card.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Equal Opportunity and Sponsorship

Miller Kaplan is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. We are unable to sponsor employment visas unless otherwise specified in the job posting. We participate in E-Verify. Go to https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify to learn more.