About the Roosevelt Institute
The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to transforming corporations, restructuring markets, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.
The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.
Our Culture
At Roosevelt, we recognize that the culture of the workplace and opportunities for career growth and development are important to all. We believe that diversity of background and experience among our people make our work to rewrite the rules of our social and economic realities stronger. Roosevelt is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to consider all applications in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, military status, height and weight, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest record, or other legally protected status. We strongly encourage people with diverse work and life experiences, diverse educational backgrounds, and diverse cultures to apply.
What You’ll Do
The Roosevelt Institute is seeking a part-time Finance Associate to perform essential administrative functions to support the overall goals of the Finance Department. The position will report to the Senior Finance Manager and is a hybrid role working both remotely and in the NYC office. The position will be paid $31 per hour. This position is a union role and not eligible for health benefits.
What Is the Time Commitment?
The total hours per week will fluctuate between 8 and 16 hours, based on workload and availability. Work is expected to be completed Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Download, annotate, and combine finance documents
- Organize digital files
- Process new vendors, including verifying vendor information, saving vendor documents, and entering data into the accounting system while ensuring accuracy across multiple databases
- Assist with monthly credit card expense report processing, including creating reports and verifying expenses and totals
- Assist with accounting data entry accurately across multiple databases
- Reconcile donations received against records to ensure accuracy
- Assist with the preparation of monthly budget reports
- Collaborate with team members on special projects, process improvements, and other finance or administrative tasks as needed
What You’ll Have:
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently
- Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace)
- Capacity to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accurately
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential documents
- Accounts Payable experience is a plus
- Coursework in accounting or a related field is a plus
Salary Rate: $31/Hour
The Roosevelt Institute provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
To learn more about the Roosevelt Institute, please visit https://rooseveltinstitute.org.