Finance Associate

Praytell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Flexible Time Off

18 company holidays

Flex Fridays

PrayCare wellness stipend

EAP

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Praytell in New York, NY is seeking a Finance Associate to support invoicing, budgeting, and daily financial management for client accounts. You will work with the finance team to ensure accurate reporting and timely processing of financial data.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, attention to detail and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. This is an early-career position offering growth into FP&A, accounting or client finance tracks.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets with data analysis
• Experience with financial systems such as JDE, Cognos, Harvest, Tungsten or similar ERP and reporting platforms
• Strong communication skills and collaboration across teams
• Interest in building a career in finance (FP&A, accounting, or client finance)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process invoices accurately and on time
• Reconcile client budgets with internal financial data for accurate reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records for client accounts
• Respond to client finance inquiries and resolve billing questions with senior team
• Generate reports from Harvest, Cognos, JDE to support business needs
• Ensure data is accurate and up to date across systems
• Assist with project setup, workflows and Harvest email management
• Support documentation, reconciliations and audit preparation
• Translate financial data into clear summaries for internal stakeholders
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements

Skills

Excel/Sheets

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-priority management

Finance concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

JDE

Cognos

Harvest

Tungsten

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Finance Associate, you will:

• Support the client invoicing process by preparing, reviewing and processing invoices accurately and on time.
• Reconcile client budgets with internal financial data to help ensure accurate reporting and financial visibility.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support the day‑to‑day financial management of client accounts.
• Partner with senior finance team members to respond to client finance inquiries and resolve billing questions.
• Generate reports from financial systems including Harvest, Cognos and JDE to support business and client needs.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, complete and up to date across multiple systems.
• Manage the Harvest email alias and support project setup and creation workflows.
• Assist with documentation, reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Partner with senior finance team members on special projects, process improvements and ad hoc financial analyses.

What You Bring

• You're early in your finance career and have 1‑2 years of experience in finance, accounting or a related field through internships, co‑op programs or an entry‑level role.
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience working with financial systems such as JDE, Cognos, Harvest, Tungsten or similar ERP and reporting platforms.
• Strong communication skills and enjoy partnering with colleagues across teams to solve problems and keep work moving.
• Exposure to client finance, agency or professional services environments, or an interest in learning how finance supports client‑facing businesses.
• An interest in building your career in finance, whether that's financial planning and analysis, accounting or client finance.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

Beyond the role itself, we’ve built a place that genuinely shows up for its people - and that comes through in how we think about benefits and the overall employee experience. We offer a robust package designed to support your health, wellbeing, growth, future self and life outside of work.

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 (This range reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. We typically make offers within the 25th to 75th percentiles of the range and do not exceed the listed maximum. Final offers are based on experience, skills and qualifications.)

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 18 company holidays
• Flex Fridays
• PrayCare wellness stipend and Rebalance Day
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave and fertility support
• Training, learning and professional development programs
• Camp Praytell
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And more!

Who We Are

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all people and do not discriminate - period. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We prohibit workplace harassment and discrimination of any kind and are committed to building an inclusive workplace in every location where we operate.