Accounting Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Location: Remote; Anywhere in the Continental US

Reports to: Financial Controller

Position: Full time, 40 hours per week, exempt employee

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 

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JOB PURPOSE

The Accounting Specialist will provide accounting and administrative support for a growing organization. The primary duties of the Accounting Specialist are processing weekly business partner invoices and reconciling monthly employee expense reports. The Recycling Partnership is growing and evolving to maximize our impact, the Finance Team is a key player in helping move the organization forward and guiding strategic decision making. 

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THISJOB

What we will trust you with - and how you will use your strengths

65% - Coordinate the weekly and monthly accounts payable processes for the organization.

• Onboard new business partners and grantees
• Receive, verify, and process all A/P invoices; working closely with TRP staff to ensure proper expense, cost center, and project coding
• Ensure business partner and grantee files are kept current and up-to-date
• Process and file annual 1099 forms
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are being followed regarding approvals and documentation
• Post cash disbursement journal entries to the general ledger and subledger
• Review and export monthly employee expense reports into general ledger
• Processes monthly corporate card payments

15% - Assist in the onboarding and training new employees into our expense reporting system

• Assist new employees with corporate card applications
• Train new employees on our expense reporting system (Tallie)

20% - General accounting and administrative tasks

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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FOR THIS JOB

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an accounting specialist, or similar
• A 2-year (associates) degree in accounting, business, business management, or similar preferred
• Competency in accounting and expense software, such as Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and Tallie
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, accounting standards, and industry regulations
• Experience in a multi-entity and/or nonprofit environment preferred
• High-level customer service skills
• A desire to grow in an organization that is growing

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Who we are:

At The Recycling Partnership, we are solving for circularity. As a mission-driven NGO, our team is committed to advancing a circular economy by building a better recycling system. We are mobilizing the people, data, and solutions across the value chain to reduce waste and our impact on the environment while also unlocking economic benefits. 

Our team works:

• on the ground with thousands of communities to transform underperforming recycling programs
• partners with companies to achieve packaging circularity, increase access to recycled materials, and meet sustainability commitments
• works with government to develop policy solutions to address the systemic needs of our residential recycling system and advance a circular economy.

To learn more about The Recycling Partnership, our mission, our vision and our team, visit https://recyclingpartnership.org/about/

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How we work:

We are: 

• Focused on advancing circularity through transforming the recycling system in the United States with a focus on mission, action, and measurement of our impact.
• Actively committed to our Core Values and what they stand for: Act with Intention & Integrity; Embrace Change & Drive Action; Partnership is Part of our Name for a Reason, Play Well with Others; Pursue Growth and Learning; Have Fun; Be your Whole Self and finally, Take Time to Reflect and Dream.
• Employee-focused. Take a look at this short video about The Recycling Partnership team.
• Collaborative in our approach to success.
• Dedicated to excellence in everything we do.

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What we can offer:

A comprehensive employee benefits package including: 

• Health insurance options under United Healthcare
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of mandatory vacation a year (office closures)
• Unlimited PTO
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• 529 Education Savings Plan
• Home Office Stipend - $1,500/year 

A company culture that’s unbeatable and includes:

• Work/Life Balance – we don’t just say it, we actually mean it
• Flexible schedules
• Career Growth 
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• DEIB Seminars and Courageous Conversations 

and so much more…

WE VALUE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Recycling Partnership is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Recycling Partnership makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.