Payroll Clerk, AP Coordinator

About Us

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving positive impact on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. It guides a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and farmers towards more purposeful production from the very start of the supply chain.

By 2030, its goal is to guide the industry to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. Its focus is holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity too.

For real change to happen, everyone needs a clear path to positive impact. That’s why Textile Exchange believes that approachable, step-by-step instruction paired with collective action can change the system to make preferred materials and fibers an accessible default, mobilizing leaders through attainable strategies, proven solutions, and a driven community.

At Textile Exchange, materials matter. To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org.

Working at Textile Exchange

We work remotely with a team located in 20+ countries. We are a diverse group committed to harnessing the strengths of the global textile industry to accelerate change toward climate and other key environmental goals. We work collaboratively on important environmental issues around the world by working and interacting with farming groups, processors, brands, retailers, and environmental experts in the textile and fashion industries around the world. We offer an opportunity to join a cutting-edge global environmental nonprofit and to help strengthen the impact of our organization. Each Textile Exchange employee is offered a competitive compensation package with paid time off, yearly bonus, opportunities for continuing education, and more.

Job Summary

We are looking for a well-organized individual to maintain accounting records, process AP & payroll, reconcile bank accounts while applying knowledge of organizational policy and procedures. This position reports to the Controller and will play an integral role in booking accounting transactions, aiding the monthly close process, and ensuring compliance to internal policy and process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll (estimated 40%)

• Process payroll for staff in ADP and other payroll provider systems with strong attention to detail

• Record and maintain employee records and payroll transactions including updates for new hires, promotions, transfers and separations

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and tax law

• Prepare and aid reporting and reconciliation for benefits accrual and other monthly closing processes

Accounts Payable (A/P) (estimated 60%)

• Process payments in a timely and accurate manner

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

• Assist with month end closing activities

• Enter general journal entries and adjusting entries as needed

• Assist accounting team with annual Audit

• Aid accounting team in the development of internal control documentation, including changes in current processes

• Provide internal training on accounting policy and procedure to staff as needed

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration, accounting and finance.

• Excellent computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, & Word and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

• A driven individual with a strong work ethic and high degree of autonomy. Self-starting and proactive.

• Highly attentive to detail with strong organizational and planning skills.

• Able to hit the ground running – you will need to have experience of working in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

• Motivated, energetic, determined, and with strong interpersonal skills.

• Highly analytical with excellent written and grammatical skills in English.

• Honest, professional, responsible, discreet, and able to act with the utmost confidence at all times.

• Degree in accounting, business, finance or related field is preferred.

Employment Package

• Full-time position (40 hours per week).

• Work from home, virtual/remote (flexible working hours is a must due to differences in international time zones).

• Compensation range: US $40,000–50,000

• Textile Exchange is currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits. Candidates need to have the existing right to work in a nominated working location.

• To be filled as soon as possible (start date to be agreed between both parties).

• For Global Benefit packages (if applicable) please see FAQ: https://remote.com/preemployment-faq

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Textile Exchange is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.