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Employer:  Rainforest Alliance.
Categories:  Finance/Accounting
Admin/Support
Travel Required:  None
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  4-5 years
State/Province:  NY - New York
City:  New York
Salary:  non-disclosed
Job Description: 

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 Summary: 

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that Rainforest Alliance’s payroll is transmitted timely and accurately. S/he serves as a key member of the finance and accounting team and will coordinate the activities of US and International payroll providers. S/he also oversees the annual production of W2s and all other ancillary reports. S/he serves as a key liaison between Human Resources and Finance & Accounting.

Responsibilties: 

Payroll

  • Serve as primary contact with ADP and other payroll providers/consolidators (US and International);
  • Serve as key liaison between the Human Resources Department (including all local office HR Representatives) and Finance Department to maintain accurate employee payroll information;
  • Process US payroll;
  • Process International (Expat/TCN) payroll as applicable;
  • Oversee and monitor local (non-US) payroll, and process as needed;
  • Produce/oversee payroll related reports;
  • Review deduction & benefit reports and work with Human Resources for reconciliation;
  • Monitor global payroll systems and conduct periodic audits of local (non-US) office payroll;
  • Compile payroll related work schedules for all internal and external annual audits.

Consultants

  • Monitor and track US consultant payments; and
  • Responsible for issuing 1099 forms and keeping permanent W-9 files for consultants; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor's degree;
  • Minimum 5 years experience in payroll, international experience a plus; 
  • Solid understanding of federal and state payroll and payroll tax laws;
  • Knowledge of Expat & TCN taxation issues preferable;
  • Experience with a general ledger/payroll interface;
  • Proficiency with Word and Excel;
  • High level of attention to detail;
  • Familiarity with a multi-office, multi-national organizational environment required; non-profit experience a plus;
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills; and
  • Ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and clients.
Salary: 

Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.

Application: 

Please send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; fax: 212-677-2187; email: 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.

10/04/2011

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