Staff Accountant

Year Round

Full Time

$55,000 - $60,000

Supervisor: Accounting Manager

Employee Status: Year Round; Full Time

Location: Main Office in Farm Barn

Start Date: ASAP

Wage Range: $55,000 - $60,000

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 We’re 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, interdepartment 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 management’s 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 Farm’s 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.

To Apply:

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to Shelburne Farms.

Click here to submit an application and please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.

In your application, please respond to the following questions:

Why are you interested in this position?
Tell us about your unique characteristics, life experience that will help you thrive in this role.
How do your professional interests / aspirations align with this role and working at Shelburne Farms?
How did you hear about the position?

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 at jobs@shelburnefarms.org or 802-985-8686.

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.

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