Staff Accountant

Walden Local Meat Co.•Tewksbury, MA

2d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Walden is seeking an experienced accountant to bring their hands on mindset and strong analytical skills to our small accounting team. This position will own day-to-day AP/AR management, track complicated inventory costs and be closely involved with the monthly and quarterly close cycles in this growing, inventory-based business. As Walden Local grows, there are opportunities to transform and improve the existing financial systems.

Requirements

Extremely detail-oriented
Willingness to get hands dirty and jump in to do whatever needs to get done
Excellent communication skills, written & verbal
BS degree or equivalent work experience
2+ years accounting experience
Advanced Excel skills, including concepts of databases and using mathematical, logical, statistical and financial functions

Nice To Haves

Passion for our mission and sustainable agriculture/food
Experience with Xero, Stripe, and Square

Responsibilities

Manage accounts payable, including verifying and coding invoices, managing purchase orders, and initiating payment runs
Manage accounts receivable, including preparing deposits and handling collections
Perform reconciliations and accruals for the monthly and quarter-end closing process
Provide support for the annual financial review process
Work closely with members of Walden finance team to prepare timely and accurate financial statements
Ensure compliance with the company finance policy
Field questions from vendors and customers
Assist other members of the team in day-to-day tasks, including placing supply orders
Partner with other members of the finance team to improve the overall close process