StaffBuffalo is hiring: Data Analyst in Town of Amherst

Overview

Full Time Data Analyst position in Amherst, New York. The role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing reporting tools and dashboards to support leadership decisions. Salary range advertised is $80,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience.

Data Analyst – Amherst, NY – on-site

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and optimize Power BI dashboards and Excel-based tools to support leadership decisions.
• Centralize and link data sources to improve accuracy and accessibility across departments.
• Create tables and reports that are quick, intuitive, and accessible for team members.
• Partner with analysts and leadership to understand reporting needs and provide actionable insights.
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements through data-driven solutions.
• Support financial and operational reporting, ensuring leaders have the right tools without relying on external vendors.
• Collaborate on projects across departments, pitching in where needed to support the broader team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis or reporting development.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI and Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling).
• Experience with SQL or other data query tools preferred.
• Finance knowledge and familiarity with operational data strongly preferred.
• Ability to design user-friendly dashboards and reports that drive real decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, down-to-earth personality.
• Proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and willingness to jump into cross-team projects.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life, AD&D, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• PTO and holidays
• Professional development support

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

First time applying? We make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Communication is key – to get started, we need an updated resume and some time to chat. Our team will learn your career goals, provide resume feedback, schedule and prepare you for interviews, share client feedback, and coach you through the offer stage.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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