Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable -- Finance & Administration

Reports To: 
Deputy Controller
Type: 
Job Opportunities
Location: 
United States - New York, NY

The Rainforest Alliance 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 Summary: 

The Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable is a key member of the Finance & Accounting department. S/he will manage the accounts receivable (A/R) & cash receipts process to ensure timely & accurate billing practices, analyze & monitor aging reports and improve upon current procedures. S/he will also work closely with the accounting staff globally, Finance, RA-Cert, Agriculture Traceability and Contracts & Grants teams. S/he will supervise two positions in the New York office.

Responsibilities: 
  • Supervise A/R,ensure accuracy and timeliness;
  • In close coordination with the Accounting Director/Controller and Deputy Controller, review and update A/R & Cash Receipts policies and procedures on an ongoing basis;
  • Perform reconciliation between international and local accounting records for A/R and cash receipts;
  • Manage, execute and analyze monthly RA-Cert revenue deferrals;
  • Oversee and monitor A/R aging balances;
  • Work with all departments to ensure timely billing and cash receipt processing;
  • Responsible for regular reconciliation between records in accounting and fundraising systems;
  • Communicate relevant information both internally and externally;
  • Ensure timely reporting of locally generated invoices in Dynamics and reconcile to ensure accuracy;
  • Work with regional and local accountants to strengthen field office A/R controls;
  • Review and analyze pertinent general ledger accounts on a regular basis;
  • Provide monthly A/R closing and other support;
  • Prepare and review of audit workpapers and assist the Director of Accounting/Controller with the annual audit as needed; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance;
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience; non-profit sector experience a plus;
  • Experience supervising/managing staff in an accounting or finance environment;
  • Demonstrated proficiency with accounting system software, expertise in Excel and report writing software (Solomon experience a plus);
  • Spanish language skills a plus;
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; and
  • Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse, and highly performance-driven environment.
Salary: 

Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.

Application: 

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance,

233 Broadway, 28th Floor,New York, NY 10279; Fax: 212-677-2187; E-mail: Personnel@ra.org. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.