Accounts Payable Specialist (Part Time)
About The Position
Vermont Smoke & Cure is seeking a detail-driven Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure vendor obligations are accurately recorded and paid on time while following sound financial controls. The role primarily focuses on accounts payable and supports reliable financial records and month-end and year-end close, particularly accounts payable, accruals, and prepaids. The specialist also provides flexible support to the accounting team and builds productive relationships with vendors and internal partners. This part-time role is primarily on site at the company's facility in Hinesburg, Vermont, and is scheduled for 25–30 hours per week, ideally Monday through Friday, with scheduling flexibility for the right candidate. Compensation starts at $25 per hour. The position works in an office environment during standard business hours and may require occasional additional hours during month-end closing or peak periods.
Requirements
- Associate degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience, with a focus on accounts payable/accounts receivable.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to perform the essential duties and meet the mental and physical demands of the position, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree is welcome but not required.
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment requests in accordance with company policies.
- Verify invoice accuracy, obtain proper approvals, and ensure appropriate documentation.
- Manage vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and W-9 documentation.
- Process weekly payment runs and manage payment schedules.
- Reconcile and vouch company credit cards.
- Respond to vendor inquiries, research and correct discrepancies, and reconcile vendor statements.
- Assist with month-end closing processes related to accounts payable, accruals, and prepaids.
- Maintain payable files and documentation accurately and thoroughly in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices.
- Assist with transactional processing, data entry, and general ledger posting.
- Reconcile general ledger balances related to accounts payable and adjacent areas.
- Participate in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Assist with audit preparations and documentation.
- Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
- Support the accounting team during peak periods or staff absences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
