Accounting, Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Data Analysis, Data Migration, Data Quality, Data Sets, Data Structures, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Microsoft Access Database, Problem Solving Skills, Project Evaluation, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, System Migration, Systems Analysis
Role: Financial Systems Analys / Project Specialist – Compensation Accounting (Contract)
Location: Chicago, IL( Hybrid- one a week office)
Rate: $55-58/hr on W2.
Engagement Type: 6-12 month contract
Introduction
We are seeking a professional with expertise in banking accounting to support a key transformation initiative within a Compensation Accounting function. This role will focus on transitioning commission-related data from a legacy system to a new data source, ensuring accuracy, continuity, and alignment across systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commission accounting, data validation, and system/data migration projects, along with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in data analysis within accounting or finance environments
- Direct experience with commission accounting
- Strong understanding of data structures, transformations, and reconciliation processes
- Experience supporting system or data migration / transformation initiatives
- Ability to work independently and manage project-based deliverables
- Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, validation, and manipulation)
- Experience working with Access or similar legacy database tools
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Banking or financial services experience
- Experience within accounting or controllership functions
- Exposure to system implementations or modernization efforts
- Experience working with large and complex datasets
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Support migration from legacy commission data sources to a new system
- Perform data validation and reconciliation between legacy and new datasets (parallel testing)
- Analyze discrepancies and ensure data integrity throughout the transition
- Assist in maintaining day-to-day accounting operations during system changes
- Partner with finance, accounting, and business teams to support data accuracy and reporting
- Track project tasks, follow up on dependencies, and help drive timelines forward
- Document data flows, transformation logic, and validation processes
- Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed
Company Benefits & Culture
- Role will support both project-based work and ongoing operational tasks
- Candidate should be comfortable working in an evolving environment with changing priorities
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to proactively manage workstreams is key
For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.