Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Finance Associate

at ParentsTogether

🏢 About ParentsTogether

ParentsTogether is a unique nonprofit impact media organization that reaches 1 in 3 parents in the US, combining content creation with advocacy to support families. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven team that directly improves the lives of parents and children nationwide, all in a fully remote environment.

About This Role

As Senior Finance Associate, you'll be the backbone of ParentsTogether's financial operations, handling monthly closes, payroll, AP/AR, and supporting audits. Your work ensures the organization's resources are managed accurately, enabling the team to focus on their mission of supporting families.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day reviewing emails and prioritizing tasks, then dive into processing invoices and reimbursement requests. Mid-morning, you might reconcile accounts or prepare journal entries for month-end, followed by a virtual check-in with the team. Afternoons could involve calculating staff time allocations, updating leave tracking, or preparing documents for audit support, ensuring every number is accurate and aligned with the mission.

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🎯 Who ParentsTogether Is Looking For

  • A detail-oriented finance professional with 3+ years of experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting, who thrives on accuracy in reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Someone with strong GAAP knowledge and hands-on experience with AP, AR, and payroll processing, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced remote environment.
  • A proactive problem-solver who can calculate staff time allocations and track leave without supervision, ensuring compliance and transparency.
  • A collaborative team player who is excited to support audit and tax preparation, maintaining complete and organized records.

📝 Tips for Applying to ParentsTogether

1

Highlight any nonprofit experience specifically, as it's a plus; mention familiarity with grant accounting or fund accounting if applicable.

2

In your resume, quantify your accuracy (e.g., 'processed 500+ invoices monthly with 99.9% accuracy') to demonstrate attention to detail.

3

Tailor your cover letter to show understanding of ParentsTogether's mission—mention how your financial stewardship supports their advocacy work.

4

Since the role is remote, emphasize your experience with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, cloud-based accounting software) and self-management.

5

Prepare a brief example of how you improved a financial process (e.g., streamlined month-end close) to showcase organizational skills.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express passion for ParentsTogether's mission of supporting families and how your financial skills contribute to that impact.", 'Detail your experience with month-end close, AP/AR, and reconciliations, specifically in a nonprofit context if possible.', 'Show your ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines, with examples of managing competing tasks.', "Emphasize your high accuracy and attention to detail, linking it to the trust required for handling the organization's finances."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore ParentsTogether's website and recent campaigns to understand their advocacy work and how finances support it.
  • → Read their annual report or financial statements (if public) to see the scale of their operations and funding sources.
  • → Check their social media or news mentions to get a sense of their culture and impact.
  • → Look up any recent grants or partnerships to understand the complexity of their revenue streams.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your month-end close process and how you ensure accuracy in journal entries.
2 Describe your experience with nonprofit accounting, including any exposure to grant tracking or fund accounting.
3 How do you prioritize tasks when multiple deadlines (e.g., payroll, AP, and reconciliation) converge?
4 Tell me about a time you found and corrected an error in financial records; what was your approach?
5 How do you stay organized and communicate progress in a remote work environment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't overlook the nonprofit aspect; failing to mention or show interest in mission-driven work can be a dealbreaker.
  • Avoid being vague about your accounting experience; be specific about systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and processes.
  • Don't submit a generic cover letter—ensure it references ParentsTogether by name and their specific work.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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