Finance Associate

At BSR, we work with companies globally to create a more socially responsible world.

Our mission is to promote more responsible business practices by helping companies achieve commercial success in ways that honor high ethical standards and respect people, communities and the environment.

Thanks to our highly talented employees, we believe we are having a significant impact. Our member companies operate in every part of the world. Together, they employ more than seven million people and have combined annual revenues of almost $2 trillion.

BSR also has an organizational commitment to model the leadership practices in its own culture that it promotes with companies around the world.

Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Finance and the Controller and in coordination with program managers, this position will support the identification and initiation of opportunities for improving business performance. Primary duties include assisting in the preparation and monitoring of the organizations annual budgets and forecasts, providing financial analytical support for program budgets and consulting projects and ensuring compliance to record-keeping and reporting standards to BSRs funders.

Financial Reporting

• Run membership revenue recognition
• Generate and distribute monthly financial package to senior management and budget managers
• Run and distribute management reports, e.g. hour reports
• Create and modify financial reports templates in Crystal and FRX report writer

Billing and Accounts Receivable

• Run and review Solomon Allocator
• Generate prelim invoices and reports
• Distribute prelim invoices and project manager reports to the project managers for approval
• Mail out approved invoices
• Support special invoicing requirements outside of normal accounting procedures
• Manage aged invoices by mailing reminder notices and following up with project managers
• Setup, maintenance, and closing out advisory services projects within Solomon

Grants and Contracts Administration

• Prepare grant financial reports with program team leaders when grant reports are due
• Prepare monthly expenses as instructed
• Prepare supporting reports for periodic government grant reports including ACH draws, SF-272, minority vendor reports
• File annual state regulatory compliance reports, e.g.Sales Tax Reports

Budget Support

• Supports the Director of Finance in the development of detailed program and organization budgets.
• On an as neede basis, prepare, review and conduct budget variance analysis
• Produce ad-hoc budget reports to analyze profitability, e.g. Labor Law expenses report.

General Finance

• Provide ongoing financial support and training to staff, e.g. E-time.
• Provide support to accounting department as required e.g. preparing audit schedules

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance with two years combined work experience in accounting and finance

• Extensive knowledge of Excel, Crystal Reports, FRX reporting
• Familiarity with mid-size computerized accounting programs e.g. Solomon IV highly desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Terms:
BSR offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k savings plan, health, dental and disability insurance, three weeks of paid vacation, flexible hours, paid time off for volunteer activities and a casual atmosphere.

All BSR employees are also eligible for an annual salary adjustment and a modest annual bonus based on individual and team performance and the organizations financial results.

Application Instructions:
Please electronically mail your cover letter and resume to:
111 Sutter Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

Please let us know how you heard about the position. E-mail response only please..

BSR is committed to a diverse workforce. We actively seek to recruit people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives reflecting the full diversity of our economy and society.