Business Analyst Job Description
Start Date: Summer 2026
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
The Leffell School’s Business Office is seeking a tech-savvy, data-driven professional to join our team as the Business Analyst. 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. Because you will interact regularly with our teachers and staff, you need to balance your analytical skills with a supportive and welcoming demeanor.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Specialist: Own the full payroll lifecycle including managing employee profiles, updating accounts, overseeing withholdings, ensuring profiles remain compliant with local and federal law, and, most importantly, processing each payroll run.
ADP Administrator: Act as the main point of contact and administrator for ADP Workforce Now, leading the charge on optimization and utilization of the tool.
Benefits Tracking: Maintain our master control document to make sure employee benefits align perfectly with payroll deductions and accounting records, working closely with HR to catch and fix any discrepancies.
Full-Cycle Accounts Payable: Take complete ownership of our AP process using Bill.com, handling everything from entering and coding vendor invoices to routing them for approval and processing final payments.
Business Analytics: Act as the central point of contact for school-wide data. You will pull, organize, and package information 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, answering their questions and problem solvi