Accounts Payable - 6 Month Contract

ButcherBox, LLC; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ButcherBox, LLC is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist for a temporary contract in our Boston area finance team. You will manage vendors, invoices, approvals, and AP processes, collaborating cross-functionally while you are integrated with our finance group.

The role emphasizes curiosity, empathy, and problem-solving as you support month-end closes and 1099 preparation. This temporary assignment requires strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AP communications and invoice delivery via email.
• Post electronic files for AP charges in the accounting system daily.
• Prepare all check runs and ensure correct coding to approvers and GL accounts.
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor master records (W9, ACH, 1099).
• Assist in month-end and year-end close, and reports for management or audits.
• Verify, analyze and report AP activities and metrics monthly.
• Support month-end close procedures including account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

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

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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. Please click here if you need to request an accommodation for your interview.

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