Organization
BSR ® is a sustainable business network and consultancy focused on creating a world in which all people can thrive on a healthy planet. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR ® provides its 300+ member companies with insight, advice, and collaborative initiatives to help them see a changing world more clearly, create long-term value, and scale impact. Visit www.bsr.org for more information about BSR’s 30+ years of leadership in sustainability.
We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people working on sustainability in our global offices in Copenhagen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C.
Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Junior Accountant/Coordinator will be responsible for the processing of corporate credit card reports and payments, employee reimbursements and other tasks as needed. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager and working closely with the Senior A/P Accountant, the A/P Junior Accountant/Coordinator is a key position in the 9-person finance department that supports a global, multi-entity organization.
Responsibilities
- Process all employee expense reports and corporate credit cards while reviewing for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Follow up with employees for expense classification and collection of receipts.
- Ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Support Senior A/P Accountant with vendor payments and other tasks as needed.
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
- Continuous process improvements.
- Assist with year-end audits and other general ledger projects as required by the Controller.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable.
Compensation
At BSR we have implemented a transparent total compensation framework with an emphasis on internal equity. In order to maintain our equity our hiring rate for this position is $57,453. Loca tion adjustment will apply if successful candidates resides in San Francisco, NY or Paris.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year of experience with accounts payable or general ledger accounting.
- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Cloud accounting software experience preferred.
- Experience with Expensify and Sage Intacct
- Experience with system implementation a plus.
- Ability to prioritize job tasks while working independently and accurately.
- Time management and organization are key.
- Provide a high level of service to internal customers and vendors/clients.
- Ability to thrive in a complex, high-paced environment.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
Diversity
BSR is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a global organization, BSR strives to represent a culmination of different perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and ideas. BSR encourages employees to be themselves and share their unique stories, as these initiatives foster a global environment of creativity, forward thinking, and open-mindedness. These values drive the innovative work of our staff and support BSR’s overarching mission to build a just and sustainable world.
At BSR, discrimination because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by regional laws, is not condoned. BSR strives to maintain a fair and inclusive working environment. Thus, these factors do not influence recruitment, performance management processes, and project assignments. BSR aims to support necessary accommodations and has a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory behavior and retaliation in response to the needs of our employees.
