Rachel Rappa – Highlight and Spotlight
Meet Rachel Rappa, our Accounting Associate in our esteemed Finance Department. Working closely with our Chief Financial Officer, Nevena Ilcheva, Rachel experiences a variety of tasks to keep In Flight running smoothly.
Why did you join In Flight?
I joined In Flight in April of 2021. I wanted to learn a different side of accounting, and working at a nonprofit interested me. Plus, once I was interviewed, I knew on the spot that I was going to love my finance team!
What do you do at In Flight?
I am an Accounting Associate on the Finance team. I help our CFO with a variety of tasks. Whatever she needs me to do, I’m there! I also help our finance team, whether it’s processing payroll with our payroll clerk or taking part in auditing a manager’s books.
What is a typical day at your position?
Each day is a little different for me, but I usually start by reviewing some emails and my calendar to see if I have any meetings or audits scheduled for the day. Then I will start on any work that is given to me by our CFO or team members. If it’s a payroll Monday, I usually am hunkered down at my desk coordinating with our payroll clerk to help process payroll.
How did you get into this field?
I actually wanted to go to school to be a veterinarian but realized pretty quickly science was not for me! My mother is an accountant and I decided to follow in her footsteps since I was familiar with the terminology and work that goes along with being an accountant. In 2019, I started a junior account at a CPA firm. I realized the work there was repetitive and I wanted to expand my knowledge in accounting. I saw an ad for this position and thought this would be a great opportunity for me!
What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of the job is getting to interact with a bunch of different people from different departments here.
How has In Flight helped you towards your professional goals?
I have been here at In Flight for three years now and I have learned so much. Every day is different, and I am exposed to something new all the time professionally. What I am most pleased with though, is working for a company that does something good for the community.
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