Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff AccountantLocation: Tewksbury, MA (hybrid schedule)Type: Full-TimeReports to: ControllerCompensation: $75,000–$80,000 base + benefits (see below) About WaldenWalden Local is a Certified B Corp on a mission to change the meat industry by displacing industrial, factory-farmed meat and seafood with sustainable and ethical alternatives, raised (and caught) locally and humanely by small, independent farmers and fishers. As a small, growing company we value team members who bring a willingness to roll up their sleeves and partner across the organization to deliver on goals and the mission.Your RoleWalden 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.ResponsibilitiesManage accounts payable, including verifying and coding invoices, managing purchase orders, and initiating payment runsManage accounts receivable, including preparing deposits and handling collectionsPerform reconciliations and accruals for the monthly and quarter-end closing processProvide support for the annual financial review processWork closely with members of Walden finance team to prepare timely and accurate financial statementsEnsure compliance with the company finance policyField questions from vendors and customersAssist other members of the team in day-to-day tasks, including placing supply ordersPartner with other members of the finance team to improve the overall close processQualificationsExtremely detail- orientedWillingness to get hands dirty and jump in to do whatever needs to get doneExcellent communication skills, written & verbalBS degree or equivalent work experience2+ years accounting experienceAdvanced Excel skills, including concepts of databases and using mathematical, logical, statistical and financial functionsValued Attributes and SkillsPassion for our mission and sustainable agriculture/foodExperience with Xero, Stripe, and SquareDon't check all the boxes? Don't worry! We know that there is no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Walden Local is committed to building a team that brings passion for our mission and a diverse set of experiences and opinions. Feel welcomed to bring your whole and authentic self and please apply if this is a role you feel passionately about! We read cover letters and encourage you to submit one that highlights your unique experience and interest in this role.What We OfferFinancial: 401k (starting at 90 days)Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & VisionUnlimited PTO, Volunteer Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, Parental LeaveThe Fun Stuff: up to 5 lbs of free meat weekly, 25% off up to 2 Walden monthly meat shares, 25% discount at our South End Boston butcher shop, family-friendly annual company picnicWhen You Join Walden...You'll be Making Local Work - contributing to a mission-driven startup committed to reinvigorating local agricultural economies, in support of healthier communities, animals and soil. Walden Local is the leading brand of sustainable, pastured, locally-raised meat, connecting families with farmers by distributing directly to thousands of households across the Northeast. We believe in simplicity, doing ridiculous things for our members, and that the little things matter. We're building a diverse team that shares these passions. If you're inspired by ambitious missions and working hard to solve complicated problems, we'd love to meet you!We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Differences make us better.Walden Local runs a criminal background check for all employees hired to work for the company.