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Description
Join the leader of the nation's fast-growing Fair Trade movement!
TransFair USA, a pioneering international non-profit is seeking a Finance Manager.
Help us make a difference for farmers and farm workers around the world. Fair Trade is an exciting alternative to "business as usual" that guarantees fair prices and better working conditions for Third World producers of coffee, tea, chocolate and fresh fruit. TransFair USA provides the only certification for Fair Trade products in the US. In the last 5 years, Fair Trade coffee has become the fastest growing segment of the $18.5 billion coffee industry. We partner with over 550,000 coffee farming families around the world and over 300 coffee, tea, chocolate and fresh fruit purveyors in the US.
We invite enthusiastic qualified individuals to join our dynamic team. Supervisor: Director of Certification & Finance Schedule: 0.6 FTE (3 days/week)
Overview of Position: TransFair seeks a highly organized, motivated and knowledgeable Finance Manager. The position will manage most of the company's financial activities.
Specific duties include:
* Maintain and reconcile accounting records in accordance with GAAP.
* Be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit policies.
* Be responsible for all financial reporting, cash flow analysis, auditing, general ledger reconciliation and other related functions.
* Manage cash, collections, and bank deposits.
* Prepare and analyze reports for monthly, quarterly and annual financial activity.
* Prepare and monitor annual budget.
* Prepare and support audits.
* Maintain standard operating procedures and internal controls.
* Maintain readiness for internal and external audits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* B.S. in Finance or Accounting.
* Minimum 5 years' experience as a Finance/Accounting Manager, Senior Bookkeeper or a similar role.
* Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on highly developed skills in Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to identify and implement accounting procedures and concepts with an emphasis on accuracy.
* Analytical thinking required; quantitative analysis a plus.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines.
* Ability to self manage and self motivate.
* Team player.
* Positive attitude.
* Highest professional integrity.
Salary: Competitive, based on experience, includes benefits
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter A.S.A.P. to:
TransFair USA,
1611 Telegraph Ave. Suite 900,
Oakland, CA 94612.
Fax: 510 663-5264.
Email: personnel@transfairusa.org.
No phone calls please.
TransFair USA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply.