Associate, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
About The Position
The Rockefeller Foundation's Finance Department plays a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions through rigorous financial planning, analysis, and reporting. It encompasses a broad spectrum of functions, including budgeting, forecasting, investment accounting, payroll, and compliance across domestic and international operations. The team partners closely with executive leadership, program teams, and external stakeholders to ensure financial integrity, transparency, and alignment with organizational priorities. With a strong emphasis on systems optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and capacity building, the department drives continuous improvement and innovation in financial operations. In addition to supporting internal operations at The Rockefeller Foundation, the team also contributes to building financial capacity in partner and affiliated entities. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting, the Associate Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable executes daily financial operations, including invoice processing and reconciliations.
Requirements
- Generally expected to have at least 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software applications; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
- Proactive teammate with the ability to prioritize work amidst competing demands.
- Ability to initiate and foster partnerships with internal leaders and external partners.
Nice To Haves
- experience with NetSuite is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Independently execute the accurate and timely processing, approval, and recording of vendor invoices and payments using Salesforce, NetSuite, and Tipalti, ensuring compliance with internal policies and deadlines.
- Reconcile financial data across multiple systems and subledgers, exercising sound judgment to investigate and resolve discrepancies, and proactively identify areas for process improvement.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for RF accounts, investigate variances, and record associated journal entries as needed.
- Support data entry of Fixed Assets and related transactions into ERP, ensuring accuracy and completeness of asset records.
- Review and approve disbursements related to funding opportunities for RF and RFCC, applying analytical insight and discretion to ensure alignment with grant terms and organizational priorities.
- Review grant interim and financial reports, verifying compliance with reporting requirements and supporting grant management processes.
- Record and monitor gift commitments and incoming payments for RFCC, maintaining detailed records and collaborating cross-functionally to support donor reporting and financial transparency.
- Conduct independent analysis of revenue and spending trends on a monthly and ad hoc basis, interpreting variances and providing actionable insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Prepare record entries impacting revenue, expense, asset, and liability accounts, contributing to the accuracy and completeness of monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Benefits
- The Rockefeller Foundation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health insurance programs, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, a generous 401K, parental leave, and various forms of paid time off, all to help our employees feel energized, cared for, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
