Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable

Bigelow Tea•Fairfield, CT

23h

About The Position

Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We are a family-owned and operated business and a Certified B Corporation. Being a certified B Corp officially recognizes a commitment that has been part of the company’s DNA since it was founded 80 years ago. Our purpose has always been about much more than making profits. We are committed to good citizenship, ethical business practices, accountability, transparency, protecting the environment, sustainability and supporting our communities. We pride ourselves in caring about each and every one of our employees. We have a long-term outlook and are constantly working to create an environment that inspires people to make positive contributions every day. Bigelow is currently looking for a select, talented individual, that shares our values, to join our growing team. Position Summary The Staff Accountant supports the Finance team with a primary focus on Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and vendor support, while gaining exposure to core accounting processes. This role provides hands-on experience in the monthly close process, three-way match (PO, receipt, invoice), accruals, and inventory-related accounting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in building a strong foundation in both transactional and operational accounting within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
0-1 year of relevant accounting or internship experience
Basic understanding of accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data
Strong attention to detail and organizational
Analytical mindset with a willingness to
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to work both independently and as part of a
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices, including data entry, coding, and routing for approval in accordance with company policies.
Review invoices for accuracy and completeness, ensuring proper documentation and approvals are obtained.
Support the three-way match process (PO, receipt, invoice), including partnering with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve
Execute weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers).
Maintain vendor records, including supporting new vendor setup and W-9
Help in identifying prepaid expenses and support related amortization entries
Act as the vendor-facing point of contact, using both phone and email to promptly resolve inquiries and discrepancies
Assist in monitoring AP aging and follow up on outstanding items as
Support 1099 reporting and compliance
Support month-end and year-end close
Assist in preparing journal entries and general ledger account
Assist in preparing and recording month-end accruals, including expenses for goods and services received but not yet invoiced.
Assist with tracking and monitoring accrued direct materials and other inventory related accruals.
Gain exposure to purchase price variance (PPV) and material cost drivers through reporting and analysis support.
Assist with reconciliation of inventory-related accounts, including spare parts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain) to develop an understanding of inventory flow and related accounting impacts.
Support preparation of schedules and documentation for external audit