Finance Associate

Job Description – Finance Associate

Location – Chelsea, MA

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

About Roca

Roca’s mission is to be a relentless force in disrupting incarceration, poverty and racism by partnering with young adults, the police, and systems at the center of urban violence to create safety, address trauma, and find hope.

Roca is a fast-paced, data-driven, and relentless organization that annually serves nearly 1,300 young people at the center of urban violence – the young people most likely to shoot or be shot. Founded just outside of Boston in 1988, Roca operates a nationally acclaimed Intervention Model with five sites in Massachusetts, one in Hartford, CT and one in Baltimore, Maryland.

Over 34 years, Roca has learned that to impact urban violence, we must work directly with the young people and systems at the center of it. Roca’s Intervention Model engages this population of very high-risk young adults in an intensive four-year program to address trauma, teach life-saving cognitive-behavioral skills, and break the cycle of incarceration and poverty that traditional youth programs alone can’t break. And, because it takes all of us, Roca also helps institutions like police and state agencies change the way they work with young people who are traumatized and living at the intersection of gangs, drugs, poverty, violence, immigration challenges, and involvement with multiple public systems.

Roca’s approach is rooted in understanding brain development, neuroplasticity, and the impact of trauma on the brain; the Intervention Model is built on the foundational theories of Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Stages of Change and Systems Change.

Roca is in a period of tremendous growth as we continue to expand our direct service work, lead policy and system change initiatives in Massachusetts and Maryland, and increase our national footprint through the Roca Impact Institute. Complementing our direct service work, the Roca Impact Institute is the coaching arm of our work that scales Roca’s work to cities across the U.S. that are seeking proven approaches to community violence intervention. The Impact Institute enters into intensive, on-the-ground coaching partnerships, showing communities how to implement our research-based, trauma-informed approach violence intervention.

Position Overview

We are seeking an energetic Finance Associate who embodies the core values of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills. We value a strong willingness to learn and a continuous improvement mindset. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our talented finance team, fostering collaboration and synergy to achieve our collective goals.

As a Finance Associate, you will play a crucial role in our finance department by ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to kick-start their career in accounting and finance.

If you're ready to contribute and bring enthusiasm to a collaborative fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of our organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices by verifying invoice details, and entering them into bill.com and import data into accounting system
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies, payment inquiries, and other accounts payable-related matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of accounts payable transactions, including invoices, payments, and correspondence with vendors.
• Support month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts payable transactions and preparing accruals as needed
• Support Senior Accountant in Cash receipts and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Perform additional tasks as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior internship or coursework related to accounting or finance is a plus, but not required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping and analysis
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity in accounting software preferred
  
  

Please note that the responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive, and the Finance Associate may be required to perform additional duties as necessary. This role is dynamic and may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.