Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

About Spindrift

At Spindrift, we’re making every beverage a positive force of nature. Founded in 2010, we believe the best flavors come directly from nature. That’s why every Spindrift beverage is made the hard way—with real squeezed fruit, never from concentrate. From sourcing the best-tasting fruit globally to maintaining a carefully honed manufacturing process, we believe in doing things the hard way, the intentional way, the better albeit more challenging way, the right way – because, in the end, it's worth it. Spindrift® sparkling water is available nationwide, and Spindrift® Tea and Spindrift® SODA are available in select markets. We are also a proud member of 1% for the planet, donating to environmental causes. Spindrift is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk is responsible for working with other members of the Accounting team in processing and monitoring the company’s accounts payable and participating in the monthly financial statement close process. The AP Clerk will also assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as required. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys problem solving, and can work cross-functionally in a fast-moving CPG environment where vendor relationships, invoice approvals, payment timing, and month-end close support are a regular part of AP operations.

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor in the Finance Department, the AP Clerk’s primary responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to:

Accounts Payable Processing & Monitoring

• Ensuring the timely processing and monitoring of accounts payable for the company, including the accurate and prompt processing of invoices.
• Monitoring management approvals and payment of invoices consistent with approved terms.
• Ensuring all transactions are recorded in a timely manner within the accounting system.

Cross-Functional & Vendor Relationships

• Developing working relationships with other Spindrift departments to facilitate efficient invoice processing.
• Establishing working relationships with vendors and suppliers, providing timely and effective customer service and ensuring all vendor accounts are current

Reconciliations & Month-End Close

• Preparing periodic reconciliation of accounts with vendors and suppliers.
• Preparing journal entries and accounting schedules as part of the monthly financial statement close.

Other Accounting & Administrative Support

• Assisting with other accounting and administrative tasks as required.

Expectations

All Spindrift employees are expected to maintain a high level of integrity, leadership, and drive to deliver results. Our team, customers, and partners are at the center of our business and are to be treated with the utmost respect and professionalism.

Requirements

Requirements for this role include:

• 2+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience (CPG, food & beverage, or wholesale/distribution environments preferred).
• Experience processing invoices, monitoring approvals, and supporting vendor payment workflows.
• Comfort preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting schedules to support month-end close.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Intermediate Excel skills (sorting/filtering, pivot tables, lookups).

Preferred Tools & Experience

The ideal candidate is an individual who possesses a positive can-do attitude and is capable of promptly responding to a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite preferred, but not required).
• Experience working with vendor documentation, invoice approval workflows, and payment-support processes is a plus.
• Prior exposure to AP processes common in CPG, food & beverage, or wholesale/distribution environments.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work from our Newton, MA office at least 4 days a week.

Benefits

In addition to the salary range for this position ($50,000 - $65,000), Spindrift offers the following compensation and benefits:

• Short-term incentive programs specific to level and department
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education
• Voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time