Accounting Clerk

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Accounting Operations Supervisor

Location: Danbury, CT

Greenfield is looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our growing team. 

Reporting directly to the Accounting Operations Supervisor, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for accounts receivable, cash application and credit hold monitoring. The Clerk will also assist with collection calls and provide support to the senior accounting team as required. As needed, the Clerk will also assist the Accounts Payable team in processing invoices and issuing payments.

Who We Are: 

Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet. 

Why Join Greenfield? 

We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team. 

Who You Are: 

• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Your Experience Should Include: 

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Accounting experience desirable but not required; recent accounting graduates are encouraged to apply  
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Makes regular collection calls with respect to overdue and delinquent accounts, obtaining commitments from customers with respect to the payment of outstanding invoices.
• Records all information pertaining to customers and invoices where there are concerns, and forwards information to Customer Service and/or Sales as necessary for further action.
• Follows established policies and procedures for processing receipts, cash, credit card payments, refunds etc.
• Ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial and customer files.
• Organizes backup documents for daily deposits and credit card entries, including correspondence, copies of verifications and other materials. 
• Provide Administrative support to the finance department, including trips to the bank or post office, data entry, filing and handling email or phone inquiries from internal or external customers.
• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Total Compensation & Care: 

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance 
• Formal and informal training opportunities 
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits 
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time 
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards 
• Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities 
• Meaningful and challenging work 
• Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication 

About Us 

We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction. 

Core Values 

• Honesty 
• Integrity 
• Respect 
• Commitment 
• Openness to Change 

Core Principles 

• Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers. 
• Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements. 
• Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals. 
• Agility: Our team is not only fast, but we also have the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions. 
• Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards. 

Greenfield Global USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.