--- title: 'Accounts Payable - 6 Month Contract at ButcherBox' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/accounts-payable-6-month-contract-butcherbox-watertown-ma-8k51cwgfv8t6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-20' --- # Accounts Payable - 6 Month Contract at ButcherBox - **Company:** ButcherBox - **Location:** Watertown MA, OR - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/butcherbox/jobs/4453711009 ## Job description ## Who We Are ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our fourth year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever. We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission! ## About the Job The person in this role will be responsible for all things Accounts Payable while a teammate is out on parental leave. You will work cross-functionally with all departments to manage vendors, invoices, and approval processes and more. We are looking for someone curious, empathetic, and able to evaluate problems from multiple angles and points of view. While this is a temporary contract, you will be a fully integrated member of our finance team while you’re here, attending team meetings, collaborating with stakeholders across the company, and bringing your unique expertise to the role. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain Accounts Payable internal and external email communications and invoice delivery - Post electronic files for AP charges in the appropriate software system daily - Prepare all check runs - Ensure all AP is correctly coded to approvers and GL accounts - Set up all new vendors in the accounting system, and ensure the vendor master file records are kept up to date including vendor address, W9, ACH information and 1099 status - Follow up on outstanding checks and maintain abandoned property files - Organize and maintain auditable documentation and files - Prepare month-end, year-end close, and specially requested reports for management or audits - Prepare vendor credit applications and work with our legal team when required - Assist in the year-end issuance of 1099s - Verify, analyze and report A/P activities and metrics monthly - Responsible for all company credit card spend. Including virtual card issuance, monthly reconciliation, and receipt matching for all card holders - Support month-end close procedures including account reconciliations - Support monthly and quarterly reporting, compiling data and metrics - Work with the Accounting team on various projects such as system implementations and accounting operational improvement - Proactively help to investigate and resolve questions from vendors, customers, and internal business partners around A/P What We’re Looking For: - 3+ years of experience running accounts payable for a medium or large business - ERP experience, NetSuite preferred - Strong Excel, analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and high transaction volumes while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. - Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across numerous departments and stakeholders - A naturally curious and solutions-oriented mindset Compensation: $50/hour ButcherBox is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment at all steps in the hiring process. Every qualified applicant will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are happy provide reasonable accommodations during our hiring process. [Please click here if you need to request an accommodation for your interview.](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zXoMNYXuvUSKq2OKFaD2AA7kHkxPHTJAgVs8REdbgaZUOVk0MTcwQUtRRjBERUhQMTRGWUhHU1dHUC4u) ButcherBox does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in any part of our hiring process. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. ## About ButcherBox ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A direct-to-consumer meat and seafood subscription service delivering humanely raised, responsibly sourced proteins to customers’ doors. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped — no outside investors) - **Headquarters**: Watertown, Massachusetts, USA - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Mike Salguero ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) food & beverage, specifically meat and seafood subscription - **Target customers**: B2C — health-conscious consumers, families, and individuals seeking high-quality, ethically sourced meat and seafood - **Mission statement**: “Making the world's best meat — humanely raised, responsibly sourced, no shortcuts — the easiest choice you make all week.” They also state: “We’re here for the farmers who raise our animals, the planet we source from, the people who work for us, throughout our supply chain, and the families we feed.” ## Products & Services - **ButcherBox Subscription (Box)**: A monthly subscription box of curated, frozen, humanely raised meat and sustainably harvested seafood. Subscribers choose their preferred cuts and box size. The product is B Corp Certified and features a “never-ever” ingredient policy (no antibiotics, no added hormones, no artificial anything). Delivery is direct to consumer doors nationwide. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (bootstrapped, no investors). The company states, “No investors. No fiduciary board. Just the people we feed.” - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue is not publicly disclosed. As a private, bootstrapped company, revenue figures are not shared. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: None — the company is fully self-funded with no outside investment. Partners include independent farmers, fishermen, and food system workers. - **Growth Signals**: Having served over “1 billion meals” since 2015. Recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces honoree for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024). The company has grown to ~356 employees (per Built In) and operates both a headquarters in Watertown, MA and fully remote team members across the U.S. ## Competitive Advantages - **B Corp Certification**: One of the most rigorous third-party business certifications for social and environmental performance. ButcherBox is the only B Corp Certified meat and seafood company that sources exclusively from partners with 3rd party animal welfare certification. - **Bootstrapped & Independent**: No investor pressure allows the company to prioritize mission (animal welfare, sustainable farming, worker equity) over profit maximization. - **Longest “Never-Ever” Ingredient List**: 200+ items banned from their supply chain (antibiotics, added hormones, artificial ingredients). - **Direct Relationship with Supply Chain**: Partners with farmers and fishermen directly, paying them fairly and investing in their futures. - **Mission-Driven Advocacy**: Actively campaigns for policy changes (e.g., antibiotic-free school lunches, protecting Bristol Bay watershed) which builds brand trust and differentiation. ## Strategic Focus - **Expanding Access**: Making “the world’s best meat accessible — not just to people who can afford it, but to as many families as possible.” - **Supply Chain Investment**: Investing in soil health research, next-generation sustainable farmer programs, and animal welfare improvements. - **Sustainability**: Minimizing environmental footprint and holding partners to high standards. - **Customer Obsession**: Continuously improving the customer experience (from sourcing to delivery) to remain the easiest choice for ethically sourced protein. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: The company was named an Inc. Best Workplaces honoree three years running (2022-2024). Core values include: Authentic, Relentless Improvement, Customer Obsessed, Accountable, and Humble. Culture is defined by core values and people, not by unlimited vacation or swag. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: ButcherBox is a flexible workplace. They have a headquarters in Watertown, MA, but many team members are fully remote across the U.S. Team members local to Boston are asked to come into the office at least twice a week to build community and collaboration. - **Benefits & Perks**: - Unlimited PTO - 100% paid parental leave - Annual bonus based on company performance - Generous 401(k) match - Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and employer-funded HSA - Short & long-term disability benefits - Wellness benefits: fitness reimbursement, mental health counseling sessions - **Free monthly meat/seafood box** (or can be sent to friends/family) - **Engineering Culture**: The company is seeking a Principal Analytics Architect (as of the last job board listing), indicating a data-driven approach to growth and operations. - **DEI & Purpose**: Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the business and supply chain. The mission-driven nature attracts employees who value animal welfare, sustainability, and social impact. ## Sources 1. [butcherbox.com/about](https://www.butcherbox.com/pages/about-us) 2. [butcherbox.com/careers](https://www.butcherbox.com/pages/careers) 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/butcherbox](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/butcherbox) 4. [inc.com/profile/butcherbox](https://www.inc.com/profile/butcherbox) 5. 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