EA Team, Inc. is seeking a Data Conversion Systems Analyst for a two-year hybrid contract in Smithfield, RI. This role focuses on retirement and 401(k) data conversions in the financial services industry. Microsoft Access is listed alongside Excel and Word as a required skill, although Access appears to be a supporting tool rather than the centerpiece of the job.

What the role entails: Analyzing and mapping large financial datasets, coordinating data conversions, resolving data issues, and working with developers to migrate retirement and investment account information. The role requires strong Excel skills, familiarity with data transfer protocols like SFTP and TSO, and a solid understanding of 401(k) and defined contribution systems. Access is likely used for ad hoc data analysis, validation, and reporting.

About EA Team: EA Team is an IT staffing and consulting firm that places professionals in contract roles across technology and financial services. This position appears to support a large retirement services organization, likely one of the major financial institutions in the Smithfield, Rhode Island area.

Rick's take: This is not an Access developer job, but it is another example of Access showing up as a useful business skill. The real focus here is financial data conversion and retirement account processing. Access is probably used to analyze and validate data sets that are too large or complex for Excel alone. If you already have a background in finance or data migration and know Access well, it could be a valuable addition to your toolkit. For students looking specifically to build forms, reports, and VBA applications, this one is probably not worth packing your bags for Rhode Island.