Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world.  Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the traditional, unceded and contemporary homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.  

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services.  Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities.

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Staff Accountant

Year Round
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Full Time
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$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.

Date Posted: April 14