Business Analyst

Job description

The Leffell School | Hartsdale, NY (Westchester County) Start Date: Summer 2026 | Pay Range: $65,000–$70,000 (hourly rate) About The Leffell School The Leffell School is a cutting-edge K–12 Jewish independent school serving more than 850 students on two campuses in Westchester County, NY — just 30 minutes north of New York City. We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Business Analyst to join our Business Office & HR Team beginning Summer 2026. This is a 100% in-person non-exempt role supporting the school's daily financial operations. Position Summary This new, entry-level role is perfect for someone who loves analyzing data to tell a story, mastering software tools, and utilizing technology to streamline processes. Reporting to the CFO with a dotted line to the HR Partner, you will be the go-to person for making sure our financial and operational systems run smoothly, while translating raw data into clear information that helps school leadership make smart business decisions. Core Responsibilities Payroll Specialist: Own the full payroll lifecycle including managing employee profiles, updating accounts, overseeing withholdings, ensuring compliance, and processing each payroll run ADP Administrator: Act as the main point of contact and administrator for ADP Workforce Now Benefits Tracking: Maintain our master control document to ensure employee benefits align with payroll deductions and accounting records Full-Cycle Accounts Payable: Take complete ownership of our AP process using Bill.com, handling everything from entering vendor invoices to processing final payments Business Analytics: Pull, organize, and package data into clear reports that help leadership make informed financial and operational decisions Employee Customer Support: Serve as a friendly, reliable resource for our faculty and staff Strategic Vendor Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for all school vendors and partners; proactively resolve billing discrepancies and payment inquiries Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field strongly preferred, or 0–2 years of relevant experience Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets with strong working knowledge of logical formulas and pivot tables Detail-oriented and organized Self-motivated with ability to take initiative Strong people skills Ability to learn and own software tools in a digital-first environment Bonus: familiarity with ADP, Bill.com, Blackbaud FE NXT, or Sage Intacct; experience in nonprofit or educational settings Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, Paid Vacation, Personal/Sick Days and Holidays, plus optional voluntary benefits.