Job Title: Data Analyst
Company: Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries
Location: Glendale, CA
Description:
Brief Description

What You'll Be Doing


Conducts special studies to analyze complex contract transactions and prepares recommendations for policy or procedure
Identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly.
Understands and has familiarity with the design of complex contract and accounts receivable software and the ability to quickly learn the design and operation of such systems.
Processes and inputs into computer database complex contract transactions.
Mines data in databases and various data sources using SQL, Python, Microsoft Power Query, Access and Excel.
Develops and creates studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as, sales, inventory, notes receivable, and other financial categories along with productivity and profitability data.
Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
Prepares clear, concise written reports and presentations using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Coordinates with all levels of management to provide, gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding Contract Processing and Customer Service functions.
Works independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.
Handles multiple projects with detail and organization.


Requirements


Bachelor's Degree in Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or Accounting preferred.
Valid CA Driver' License, including state required levels of active auto insurance.
Must be customer service oriented.
Must be flexible, proactive, and a self-starter.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong problem solving skills.
Microsoft Office expert emphasizing advance Excel skills, strong Access skills, Accounting software, Internet software, E-mail as well as Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Fundamental understanding of the principles of capitalist economies as well as basic business concepts.


Competitive Benefits

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.?

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Drug Testing Policy

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-Verify Statement

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. ?With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. ?E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. ?

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.?

Summary

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives.
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