Business Analyst

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Job description

Business Analyst

Job Description

OVERVIEW

CoStar Group is the world's leading provider of information and marketing solutions for the commercial real estate industry. Since 1987, we've been on a mission to create efficiency and transparency within commercial real estate. From our earliest days, as the first company to offer real estate firms comprehensive, objective, reliable information, to our expansion into operating the most active Internet marketplaces for buying and selling commercial real estate, apartments, businesses and land, we've been committed to excellence and creating the most innovative and insight company in our industry. As a technology company, we are the trusted partner for all commercial real estate professionals empowering many of the most well-respected landlords, development companies, brokerage firms, banks, lenders, investors and government agencies.

The Finance department is looking for a Business Analyst, who will perform critical data analysis and process support related to billing and contracts on a daily and monthly basis. This individual will work on the Billing Operations team, providing structured data, quantitative insights, and project leadership to drive business results. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with internal and external partners to gather process requirements and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run various data-driven processes in support of billing and contracts operations
  
• Track KPIs, develop and present metrics to tell the success story of our team and our projects
  
• Design QC queries and lead daily QA process
  
• Develop, audit, and improve process documentation around new and existing operations
  
• Identify process deficiencies and develop corrective action plans
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, computer science, or related
  
• 2 years' experience in systems support for finance or billing department within large dynamic corporate environment
  
• Proficiency writing and working with SQL scripts and MS Access processes
  
• Advanced skills manipulating and preparing data in Excel
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Organized thinker and excellent communicator, verbal and in writing
  
• Able to prioritize effectively, and to balance multiple projects with concurrent deadlines.
  

OVERVIEW OF COMPANY

Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell, the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 4,300 worldwide.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
  
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
  
• Commuter and parking benefits
  
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
  
• Employee stock purchase plan
  
• Paid time off
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes, as well as Segways and bikes available for use during the day
  
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
  

Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group:
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing - provided by Dice