Location: New York,NY, USA
Acumen is looking for an Analyst with at least 2 years of experience in A/P and NetSuite to support the work of our New York Finance team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with a commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and a proven commitment to global development. This role is based in our New York office which operates under a hybrid model, with three days in the office: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
About Acumen
We're investors. A different kind of investor. We invest in people and companies working to solve problems for people living in poverty, investing in essential products and services that bring more opportunities, more choices to millions. To date, Acumen has positively impacted 501 million lives by investing $154M of patient capital in 167 innovative, early-stage companies in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the United States. Through Acumen Capital Partners, we are responsible for nearly $243 million in assets under management via our for-profit funds which have impacted 32 million people and offset 18 million tons of carbon. But investing clearly isn't just about capital. It's about investing in people. We've been investing in people for years through Acumen Academy. Connecting with over 1,600 emerging leaders in their own countries and engaging them in extended collective dialogue on what constitutes a good society , moral inquiry, and skill building.
About the role
You will support the New York Finance team, report directly to the Finance Manager, and work closely with team members. You will be responsible for many of the daily accounting tasks and fiscal control processes of the New York office.
Accountabilities include:
Accounts Payable
* Create and maintain vendors in accounts payable system, including documentation compliance such as W-9 and W-8BEN / W-8BEN-E forms
* Review incoming Purchase Orders for correctness, accuracy and coding.
* Check employee expense reports and ensuring compliance with our expense policy
* Process payments on invoices and employee expense reports in NetSuite.
* Reconcile accounts payable to general ledger monthly
* Conduct onboarding training for new hires on expense reports and purchase orders.
* Reconcile Credit Card and Ramp Card expenses with the monthly statements and process timely payments in NetSuite.
* Reconcile Diversity Travel expenses, gather supporting documents and coding to record in NetSuite.
Payroll and Benefits
* Partner with the Talent team and our PEO providers to process payroll and benefits
* Update and input payroll and benefits information in our PEO platforms
* Reconcile PEO data with data in our Accounting platform (NetSuite)
* Reconcile payroll and benefits activities to internal and external reports twice a month
Additional Responsibilities:
* Deposit checks in appropriate bank accounts via RDC
* Assist with annual audit and tax compliance by creating supporting schedules
* Other duties as may be needed or assigned by the Finance Manager
Skills and Qualifications
* Minimum of two years of experience in accounts payable in a small or medium sized organization
* Experience with NetSuite
* Bachelor's Degree, accounting concentration preferred
* Able to provide exceptional communication and customer service skills, plus demonstrate ability to perform in a team environment with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
* Excellent excel analytics and modelling skills
* Excellent organization skills and proactive communicator
* Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through
* Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with high degree of patience and flexibility
* Authorized to work in the U.S.
* Self-reflective and aligned with Acumen's Values
Location
New York, NY
Deadline
Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
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The salary range for this role in NY is $60,000 to $64,000 plus a performance-based bonus. This range represents the present low and high end of pay range for this role. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience. Acumen has equal pay, so pay is determined through comparison to a cohort of employees in market at the same level of accountability. A full detail of compensation and benefits will be available through the first screening.