Finance Associate

Job Description

Finance Associate | Praytell

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Praytell, an agency creating culture-driven, integrated communications work that earns attention and sparks conversation. Praytell is made up of strategic minds, spirited hearts, and people who recoil from anything boring, constantly asking “what if we?”. This Finance Associate position is crucial for supporting the daily financial management of client accounts, ensuring accurate invoicing, reporting, and data integrity within a dynamic and evolving agency environment. The role contributes to the agency’s commitment to continuous improvement by maintaining financial visibility and supporting proactive problem-solving.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $55000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: Managing the day-to-day financial operations for client accounts to ensure accurate invoicing, reporting, and financial data integrity.
• Tech Stack: Harvest, Cognos, JDE, Tungsten, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process client invoices: Prepare, review, and process client invoices accurately and on time to ensure timely billing.
• Reconcile financial data: Reconcile client budgets with internal financial data to ensure accurate reporting and visibility.
• Manage client accounts: Maintain accurate financial records and support the daily financial management of client accounts.
• Address client inquiries: Partner with senior finance team members to respond to client finance inquiries and resolve billing questions.
• Generate financial reports: Produce reports from financial systems like Harvest, Cognos, and JDE to support business and client needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; early-career or entry-level finance professional.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field (internships, co-op programs, or entry-level role); experience with financial systems like JDE, Cognos, Harvest, Tungsten, or similar ERP and reporting platforms.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis); strong attention to detail and organizational skills; effective communication for cross-team collaboration.
• Bonus: Exposure to client finance, agency, or professional services environments; a strong interest in developing a career in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or client finance.