Accounts Payable Clerk

Grower Direct Farms Inc • Somers, CT

2d • $25 - $28

About The Position

Grower Direct Farms is seeking a personable, detail-oriented, and dependable Accounts Payable Clerk to join its Accounting Team. The role is hourly and part-time, generally 10–15 hours per week, with the potential to grow into a permanent, salaried full-time position based on performance and business needs. The clerk will help maintain the accounts payable inbox, process and verify invoices, reconcile vendor statements, communicate with vendors and internal staff, and investigate invoice discrepancies. Payment processing, including cutting and mailing checks, may be added in the future. The role may also involve assisting with payroll and HR-related administration. Availability is needed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST; specific non-consecutive workdays and flexibility can be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Attention to detail.
• Organization.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and general accounting software or data-entry systems.
• Availability Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST to support business needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work with the Accounting Team to keep the accounts payable inbox up to date.
• Match accounts payable invoices to purchase orders or obtain approvals.
• Verify invoice accuracy, assign coding, and enter invoices into accounting software.
• Reconcile accounts payable statements with vendor statements and follow up with vendors about missing invoices.
• Respond to vendor inquiries by communicating with internal staff.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, including issues involving purchase orders, contracts, or payments.
• Potential future responsibility: process payments by cutting and mailing checks.
• Preferred additional responsibility: assist with payroll and HR-related administrative tasks, with potential to grow into HR support functions.

Benefits

• Friendly, family-oriented work environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Full-time benefits, after 60 days of full-time employment: health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match once time requirements are met.
• Paid time off.
• Product discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed