Accounting & Business Operations Specialist

About This Role

**Accounting & Business Operations Specialist** **Company: Arkle Farms USA** **Location: Hybrid – Massachusetts** **Industry: Premium Beef | Agriculture | Food Innovation** **Employment Type: Full-Time** **About Arkle Farms USA** Arkle Farms USA is a newly launched U.S. business unit of Arkle Farms, a family-owned enterprise based in Australia. The U.S. operation is an entrepreneurial startup within a family-owned enterprise, focused on bringing a premium, Grass-Fed, regeneratively grown, beef program to the American market. We are building our first U.S. team from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join at the earliest stage, shape the brand, influence product strategy, and grow with the business as we scale. **Position Overview** We are seeking an Accounting & Business Operations Specialist who can own day-to-day accounting functions while also supporting the broader operational needs of our growing U.S. team. This person will handle basic accounting tasks, assist with vendor and customer communications, support invoice and payment workflows, and help manage office operations and administrative needs. This is an “all hands on deck” startup role for someone who wants variety, ownership, and the opportunity to grow as the business expands. **Key Responsibilities** **Accounting & Financial Management** · Manage AP/AR, vendor setup, invoicing, and payment processing · Tracking inventory costs, landed costs, and COGS · Reconciling physical inventory with accounting records · Supporting pricing analysis with accurate cost data · Managing intercompany transactions with our parent company · Handling Certificate of Analysis, spec sheets, and regulatory documentation · Coordinating with 3PLs on documentation and billing · Reconcile accounts, track expenses, and maintain accurate financial records · Assist with month-end close processes and reporting · Work with leadership and external finance partners/auditors as needed **Office Operations & Administrative Support** · Maintain office organization, supplies, and general workplace functions · Assist with scheduling, document organization, and meeting coordination · Support onboarding and communication workflows for employees and partners · Help maintain a professional and efficient operational environment **Customer & Vendor Communication** · Serve as first point of contact for customer, supplier, and partner inquiries · Asist with order confirmations, documentation requests, and information flow · Coordinate communication alongside sales, supply chain, and leadership teams **Cross-Functional Startup Support** · Help / lead implementation of various technology and tools such as Xero, bill payment platform(s), travel / expense tracking, CRM, inventory systems, etc. · Work closely with leadership on special projects and operational initiatives · Assist with compliance, documentation, and internal reporting · Support the team wherever needed during critical phases of launch **What We are looking For** · Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) · 3-5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, office management, and/or operations · Advanced Excel skills · Comfortable managing basic accounting functions (AP, AR, reconciliations, etc.) · Strong organizational and multitasking skills · Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities · Comfortable in a startup environment where roles evolve and responsibilities are broad · Familiarity with the food, agriculture, or protein industry is a plus but not required · Ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism · Strongly preferred: Experience with inventory-based or food/CPG businesses, familiarity with cost accounting, previous startup experience, and multi-state sales tax knowledge · This role is intentionally broad during our startup phase. As our U.S. operation grows, we anticipate this position will specialize, with clear paths toward Accounting Manager or Operations Manager roles as we build the team. **Why Join Arkle Farms USA** · Opportunity to join as a founding operational team member · Family-owned company with global reach and a long-term, people-first culture · Significant growth potential as U.S. business scales · Highly varied role; no two days are the same · Work closely with leadership and help shape systems, culture, and processes from the ground up **Compensation & Benefits** · Competitive base salary based on experience · Performance-based growth opportunities · Health benefits · 401k with partial match · Long-term career advancement Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off Work Location: Hybrid remote in milford, MA