Staff Accountant

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Supervisor: Accounting Manager

Employee Status: Year Round; Full Time

Location: Main Office in Farm Barn

Start Date: ASAP

Wage Range: $55000 - $60000

Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future.

We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity:our programs place and products.

Who Were Looking for

This position reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely in partnership with the full Accounting / Finance team. The Staff Accountant is an integral member of the team leading the payroll process supporting HR administration interdepartmental accounting and other general accounting tasks involved in the monthly quarterly and annual close processes.

Essential Functions

• Lead payroll processing analysis and internal reporting

• Compile monthly inventory from enterprises producing monthly journal entries inventory & sales reports

• Monthly entry and reconciliation of deposits sales & receivables bank statements

• Track and prepare journal entries for interdepartmental transfers

• Work closely with the Director of Human Resources on systems integration staff onboarding support and other HR administration

• Operations dashboard reporting

Additional Responsibilities

• Support managements requests for financial analysis of various areas of operation

• File monthly and annual state and federal labor reports

• Assist with grants management tasks and processes including projects accounting compliance and accuracy of grant allocation timesheets

• Supports the development of departmental annual budgets

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position requires a high degree of attention to detail and confidentiality

• This position requires the ability to sit or stand at a desk for sustained periods of time.

• Work takes place in a dynamic office setting with regular informal interactions with staff consultants and outside vendors

• Working from home may be permitted as long as it is approved in advance

• Act with a customer service attitude in support of the Farms employees

Core Qualifications

• Formal education or relevant work experience in varied accounting disciplines

• Committed to Shelburne Farms and its Mission and Core Values including fostering a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment for all program participants guests and staff.

Additional Valued Qualifications

• Proficiency in Google Workspace QuickBooks Excel ADP Payroll Software Cloud-based POS Systems such as Think Reservations OrderBot Square & Lightspeed are desirable

Benefits

• For year-round full-time staff:Benefit summary here for 2026 benefits.

Deadline to Apply

• Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind.

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions please contact us ator .

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee