Accounts Payable - 6 Month Contract

ButcherBox, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ButcherBox, LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a temporary Accounts Payable professional to cover a parental leave. You will manage vendor invoices, payments, and approval workflows, while collaborating across departments. The role requires cross-functional communication and meticulous AP processing within our finance team.

You will handle vendor setup, 1099s, month-end close support, and AP metrics. This temporary position offers a hands-on role within a growing company that values accuracy and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience running accounts payable for a medium or large business.
• ERP system experience, NetSuite preferred.
• Strong Excel, analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and high transaction volumes while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AP email communications and invoice delivery.
• Post electronic files for AP charges daily in the accounting system.
• Prepare all check runs and ensure AP is coded to approvers and GL accounts.
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor master data including W-9, ACH, and 1099 status.
• Follow up on outstanding checks and maintain abandoned property files.
• Prepare month-end and year-end close, and management reports.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Reconciliation

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our fourth year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever.

We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission!

About the Job

The person in this role will be responsible for all things Accounts Payable while a teammate is out on parental leave. You will work cross-functionally with all departments to manage vendors, invoices, and approval processes and more.

We are looking for someone curious, empathetic, and able to evaluate problems from multiple angles and points of view. While this is a temporary contract, you will be a fully integrated member of our finance team while you’re here, attending team meetings, collaborating with stakeholders across the company, and bringing your unique expertise to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Accounts Payable internal and external email communications and invoice delivery
• Post electronic files for AP charges in the appropriate software system daily
• Prepare all check runs
• Ensure all AP is correctly coded to approvers and GL accounts
• Set up all new vendors in the accounting system, and ensure the vendor master file records are kept up to date including vendor address, W9, ACH information and 1099 status
• Follow up on outstanding checks and maintain abandoned property files
• Organize and maintain auditable documentation and files
• Prepare month-end, year-end close, and specially requested reports for management or audits
• Prepare vendor credit applications and work with our legal team when required
• Assist in the year-end issuance of 1099s
• Verify, analyze and report A /P activities and metrics monthly
• Responsible for all company credit card spend. Including virtual card issuance, monthly reconciliation, and receipt matching for all card holders
• Support month-end close procedures including account reconciliations
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting, compiling data and metrics
• Work with the Accounting team on various projects such as system implementations and accounting operational improvement
• Proactively help to investigate and resolve questions from vendors, customers, and internal business partners around A/P

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience running accounts payable for a medium or large business
• ERP experience, NetSuite preferred
• Strong Excel, analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and high transaction volumes while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across numerous departments and stakeholders
• A naturally curious and solutions-oriented mindset

Compensation:

$50/hour

Equal Opportunity

ButcherBox is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment at all steps in the hiring process. Every qualified applicant will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are happy provide reasonable accommodations during our hiring process.

ButcherBox does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in any part of our hiring process. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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As set forth in ButcherBox’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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