Accounts Payable Clerk

Grower Direct Farms Inc; North Somers (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Life after 60

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid Time Off

Product discount

Job summary

Grower Direct Farms Inc is a family-owned wholesale greenhouse in Somers, Connecticut. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Accounting Team on a part-time basis, with potential to grow into a full-time position.

This role offers 10–15 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm EST, with benefits and the possibility of conversion based on performance. You will work with the team to manage invoices, reconcile vendor statements, and support payroll/HR tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Experience with accounts payable workflows
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software

Responsibilities

• Maintain AP Inbox up to date
• Invoice management and data entry; match invoices to POs
• Verify invoice accuracy, coding, and entry into accounting software
• Reconcile AP statements with vendor statements and follow up
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Process payments (check cutting) as needed

Skills

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

Accounting software

Tools

Accounting software

Data entry systems

Job description

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TEMPORARY PART TIME Headquarters Somers, CT, US

Salary Range: $24.50 To $27.50 Hourly

Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Reports to: Controller
Status: Hourly Part-Time with potential conversion to Salary Full-Time

Grower Direct Farms is a family-owned and operated wholesale greenhouse located in Somers, Connecticut. In business for over 40 years, it has grown into the 34 th largest floriculture operation in the country. We are looking for an individual who is personable and detail-oriented.

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Accounting Team on a part-time basis (10–15 hours per week). This role offers the opportunity to grow into a full-time, permanent position based on performance and business needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with Accounting Team to keep AP Inbox up to date
• Invoice Management and Data Entry:
  • Match AP invoices to POs or get approvals
  • Verify invoice accuracy, assign coding, and add invoices to accounting software
• Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable statements with vendor statements and follow up with vendors for any missing invoices
• Communication: Respond to vendor inquiries by communicating with internal staff
• Discrepancy Resolution: Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, including issues with purchase orders, contracts, or payments
• Future potential added task – Payment Processing: cut and mail checks

Skills and Qualities:

• Organization
• Great communication
• Problem solving
• Excel and general accounting software/data entry systems proficiency

Preferred Additional Responsibilities:

• Willingness to assist with payroll and HR-related administrative tasks.
• Interest in learning and growing into HR support functions is a plus.

Schedule:

• Availability needs to be Monday - Friday (9 am - 5 pm EST) to support business needs.
• Specific non-consecutive days and flexibility can be discussed during the interview process.

What We Offer:

• Hourly, Part-Time Position with potential for conversion to Salary, Full-Time Position
• Friendly, family-oriented work environment
• Competitive pay
• Full-time benefits include:
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance after 60 days of full-time employment
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match once time requirements met
  • Paid Time Off
  • Product discount

Notice:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to a discrimination-free workplace. We uphold a Drug-Free Workplace policy and do not tolerate harassment based on protected categories. EEOC/M/F/D/V