Senior Accountant/Payroll Administrator

The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant/Payroll Administrator will be responsible for accurately processing semi-monthly ADP payroll for approximately 150 employees in multiple states. S/he will create and generate invoices and apply cash receipts for clients. S/he will also prepare daily cash receipt reports and complete monthly bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities:

• Process, verify and reconcile all payroll data and fringe benefits;
• Prepare and reconcile monthly payroll allocations and entries;
• Ensure compliance with payroll retention policies and procedures;
• Perform monthly closing and prepare required journal entries and adjustments;
• Maintain Balance Sheet account schedules and analysis;
• Perform monthly financial statement review and variance analysis;
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules;
• Prepare audit analysis schedules and supporting documentation;
• Maintain Account Receivable ledgers, generate client invoicing, verify and process revenue receipts;
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations;
• Assist with annual audits and 990 preparations; and
• Provide additional financial/accounting schedules, analyses and special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required;
• 5-7 years of hands on experience in monthly financial reporting with responsibility for G/L maintenance and Financial Statement preparation;
• 3-5 years of recent and direct hands on ADP payroll experience required;
• In depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals in a not-for-profit environment;
• Clear understanding of Balance Sheet, P/L and Cash Flow statements;
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word and experience in Financial Accounting software packages); Solomon experience a plus;
• Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot, problem solve and create/implement systems that contribute to a smart working environment;
• Well organized and efficient with ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines;
• Strong analytical skills and careful attention to detail;
• Ability to identify and resolve fiscal problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully and work well in group problem solving situations;
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; and
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.

Reports To: Accounting Manager  

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources.

Rainforest Alliance
665 Broadway, Suite 500
New York, NY 10012

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.