For almost 30 years, Vermont Compost has produced compost, potting soils, and eggs with a mission to enhance and protect the soil to help restore community food security.

We currently employ approximately twenty-five humans, about a thousand chickens, and a half dozen equines. Our tight-knit team provides over 3 million pounds of living soil per year to growers around New England and the US.  

The Bookkeeper is responsible for accurately processing and recording A/R and A/P transactions in Quickbooks, as well as various financial duties such as bank and credit card reconciliations, creating financial reports, preparing required filings, processing bi-weekly payroll, and assisting in A/R collections. 

Qualifications for this position include 5+ years of bookkeeping experience; proficiency in Quickbooks (Enterprise Desktop and Online a plus); extensive knowledge of General Accounting Principles; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications; strong attention to detail and deadlines; ability to work independently and in a team environment.

This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurances; a Simple IRA retirement plan with company match; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; employee-pricing; and paid time off.

The position is based in Montpelier, VT and most work will be performed during regular business hours, Monday - Friday; work outside of regular business hours will occasionally be required.

Vermont Compost Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV-positive status, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship status, veteran/military status, crime victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all of VCC’s terms and conditions of employment.