Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, National Accounts Operations Support, the Data Validation Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing procedures to enhance the accuracy, quality, and integrity of US National Accounts data. The role will support the US National Accounts department by collaborating with other National Accounts users and database developers to resolve quality and integrity issues, performing data audits, identifying enhancements for data collection and storage procedures, and preparing reports
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Gather data from multiple data sources to identify inconsistencies, redundancies, overlaps, and create an approach for improving the data quality and integrity
Identify data integrity and quality issues, including data exceptions, and make necessary corrections to remediate issues
Document, maintain, and communicate standardized procedures for data entry as well as data validation
Audit data setup performed by Implementation team and other US National Accounts users in accordance with established review and validation procedures
Provide feedback to National Accounts users on how to improve data entry and reduce errors and work with Operations Support to craft appropriate training materials for new employees with data entry responsibilities
Quickly identify unexpected changes made to account data, perform root cause analyses to inform management, and propose remediation plans
Report findings to management to inform business decisions, resolve and mitigate data issues, and prioritize information system needs
Collaborate with end users and database developers, as appropriate, to improve data collection, storage, quality, and validation processes
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
1-3 years of experience in data validation, auditing, and/or quality improvement
Working knowledge of data analysis techniques, data quality remediation, and best practices for maintaining data quality
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Affinity for working with data and paying attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills, with significant experience using Excel
Minimum of high school diploma or GED, though associate or bachelors degree in a computer related field is desired
Knowledge of and/or experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) to create queries against databases is a plus
Exposure to or experience maintaining and consolidating multiple databases across a large enterprise technology platform is a plus
Knowledge of waste and environmental services industry is a plus
Working knowledge of Trux and/or Tower applications is a plus
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.