Junior Accountant

[Finance Coordinator / Junior Accountant]

Full-time position, flexible/remote, location - USA

About Cascale

Cascale is a global, non-profit alliance of 300 leading apparel, footwear, and textile brands, retailers, manufacturers, sourcing agents, service providers, trade associations, NGOs and academic institutions.

Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we are stepping into a new era of impact with a new name, new look, and same enduring vision. The SAC was incorporated as a 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization and launched the groundbreaking Higg Index suite of tools in 2011. In May 2019, the SAC spun-off the Higg Index technology platform to Higg, now Worldly, which delivers tools and services that help consumer goods businesses accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. As of 26 February 2024, we are now officially known as Cascale. For more information, visit www.cascale.org.

Together, we are working toward a shared vision of an industry that gives back more than it takes — to the planet and its people. Through multi-stakeholder engagement, our mission is to transform business for exponential impact through groundbreaking tools, collaborative partnerships,and trusted leadership for industry sustainability.

To reach this shared vision, we have developed the Higg Index in collaboration with our members, to create a global approach for effectively measuring and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of value chains and products. Our groundbreaking tools enable organizations to identify hotspots, improve sustainability performance, save time and money, and engage with value chain partners to scale systemic change across the industry.

Position Description

The Finance Coordinator provides financial and administrative support to the organization by supporting Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Grant Administration. This is an excellent opportunity to use your finance skills to advance sustainability and nonprofit missions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Payable: 

• Assist with the Accounts Payable function, by (amongst others) receiving and entering bills and ensuring timely payment.
• Assist with the review of purchase orders, pricing, payment terms, and other charges for accuracy.
• Support with maintaining financial relationships with service providers, addressing inquiries, issues, and facilitating payments.
• Assist with setting up vendors for payment, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete.
• Collaborate with staff on contract renewals.
• Assist with the monthly processing of expense reports and employee reimbursements.
• Assist with various tax related matters as necessary, including assisting with filing 1099 forms at year-end.

Accounts Receivable: 

• Assist with the Accounts Receivable function, including (amongst others) issuing invoices to members and stakeholders in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
• Track, record and reconcile all payments, ensuring timely and accurate accounting of all receivables processing.
• Manage the maintenance and updating of member and stakeholder files, including name or address changes, mergers, or contact changes. This includes updating tools such as Salesforce and QuickBooks Online.
• Support with handling  inquiries from members and stakeholders related to invoices, supplier maintenance forms, banking details, and facilitating payments. 
• Assist with invoice purchase orders and using online PO systems to ensure accurate and timely invoice payment processing. 
• Assist with month-end and year-end activities, such as deferred revenue calculations, revenue accruals, and account reconciliations. 

Grant Management/Support:

• Support grant administration activities such as tracking grant expenditures and ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and regulations. 
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