Finance Associate (Part Time)

What You’ll Do

The Roosevelt Institute is seeking a part-time Finance Associate to perform essential administrative functions to support the overall goals of the Finance Department. The position will report to the Senior Finance Manager and is a hybrid role working both remotely and in the NYC office. The position will be paid $31 per hour. This position is a union role and not eligible for health benefits.   

What Is the Time Commitment?

The total hours per week will fluctuate between 8 and 16 hours, based on workload and availability. Work is expected to be completed Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Download, annotate, and combine finance documents

• Organize digital files

• Process new vendors, including verifying vendor information, saving vendor documents, and entering data into the accounting system while ensuring accuracy across multiple databases

• Assist with monthly credit card expense report processing, including creating reports and verifying expenses and totals

• Assist with accounting data entry accurately across multiple databases

• Reconcile donations received against records to ensure accuracy

• Assist with the preparation of monthly budget reports

• Collaborate with team members on special projects, process improvements, and other finance or administrative tasks as needed

What You’ll Have: 

• Strong attention to detail

• Organizational skills

• Ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently

• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace)

• Capacity to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accurately

• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential documents

• Accounts Payable experience is a plus

• Coursework in accounting or a related field is a plus