Payroll Specialist - Finance & Administration Division

Title:                          Payroll Specialist - Finance & Administration Division

Reports to:                Controller - Finance & Administration Division

Location:                   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 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 U.S.and International payroll providers. S/he also oversees the annual production of W2’s and all other ancillary reports. S/he serves as a key liaison between Human Resources and Finance & Accounting.

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Serve as primary contact with ADP and other payroll providers/consolidators (U.S.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;
• ProcessUSpayroll
  • 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-U.S.) office payroll;
  • Compile payroll related work schedules for all internal and external annual audits.

Consultants

• Monitor and trackU.S.consultant payments; and
• Responsible for issuing 1099 forms and keeping permanent W-9 files for consultants; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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.

To apply:

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; 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 RainforestAllianceis an equal opportunity employer.