Streamlining Reconciliation and Close at Rippling with NetSuite and MindStream Analytics
Rippling is a leading workforce management platform that unifies HR, IT, and finance operations into a single system. Known for its ability to integrate with over 500 applications, Rippling helps organizations efficiently manage employee data across the entire lifecycle—from hiring and onboarding to payroll and performance management.
The ChallengeRippling faced significant challenges in reconciling large volumes of financial data across global banking systems and internal platforms. Specific obstacles included:
- High transaction volumes from a U.S.-based bank, alongside a secondary institution based in India.
- The need to connect and reconcile data between NetSuite General Ledger and billing/invoice details stored in a Snowflake-based relational database (star schema).
- A lack of structured account groupings to support an efficient reconciliation and approval workflow.
MindStream Analytics partnered with Rippling to implement NetSuite Account Reconciliation (NSAR), creating a streamlined and scalable reconciliation process tailored to their complex environment.
Key solution components included:
- Workflow Optimization: Developed a “teamed” workflow approach that included preparer/approver roles with clear responsibilities. Custom account groupings were introduced to logically segment reconciliations, enabling faster processing and better visibility.
- Seamless Integration with Snowflake: Leveraged EPM Agent to establish a secure and automated connection between Snowflake and NSAR. This integration enabled direct extraction of billing and invoice data, facilitating automated transaction matching with NetSuite GL data.
- Compliance and Process Improvements: Implemented comprehensive reconciliation formats and standardized procedures, giving Rippling a structured and auditable reconciliation framework. Drill-back functionality and dashboarding further enhanced visibility and control.
The Results
Rippling successfully consolidated and simplified its reconciliation processes into a centralized platform. The benefits were substantial:
- Faster Close Cycles: Reduced manual reconciliation time and effort, enabling faster month-end and year-end close.
- Improved Accuracy: Automated data matching and enhanced workflow oversight improved the accuracy of account balances.
- Stronger Compliance: With clear audit trails, structured workflows, and robust reporting, Rippling gained greater confidence in its financial reporting processes.
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