Accounts Payable - 6 Month Contract

ButcherBox•Watertown, MA

23h

About The Position

The Accounts Payable professional will manage the company’s accounts payable operations while a teammate is on parental leave. The role works cross-functionally with departments and stakeholders to manage vendors, invoices, approval processes, and related accounting activities. Although this is a temporary contract, the person will be an integrated member of the finance team, attending team meetings and collaborating across the company.

Requirements

At least 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 and ability to work effectively across numerous departments and stakeholders.
Curious and solutions-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain internal and external Accounts Payable email communications and invoice delivery.
Post electronic files for AP charges in the appropriate software system daily.
Prepare check runs.
Ensure AP is correctly coded to approvers and general ledger accounts.
Set up new vendors in the accounting system and maintain vendor master records, including addresses, W-9s, 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 and year-end close reports, as well as specially requested reports for management or audits.
Prepare vendor credit applications and work with the legal team when required.
Assist with year-end issuance of 1099s.
Verify, analyze, and report Accounts Payable activities and metrics monthly.
Manage company credit card spending, including virtual card issuance, monthly reconciliation, and receipt matching for cardholders.
Support month-end close procedures, including account reconciliations.
Support monthly and quarterly reporting by compiling data and metrics.
Work with the Accounting team on projects such as system implementations and accounting operational improvements.
Investigate and resolve Accounts Payable questions from vendors, customers, and internal business partners.