Operations & Finance Coordinator / Bookkeeper

Location: Long Island City, NY (Hybrid – part on-site at our research farm)Position Type: Full TimeBenefits: Full health, dental, and vision insurance

ABOUT GRAND FRONTIER FARMS

At Grand Frontier Farms, we're building the future of agriculture with radically productive farming technologies rooted in aquaponics and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). Our Long Island City facility is both a research lab and a working farm — a place where engineering meets biology, surrounded by hundreds of plants, sensors, and experiments.

We're a small, hands-on team developing the systems that will power our first commercial farms.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a highly organized, dependable Operations & Finance Coordinator to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. You'll handle the essential details that make our research and farm work possible — paying bills, managing QuickBooks, organizing HR and payroll, and keeping our space and systems running efficiently.

You'll work closely with the founders and research team at the farm, balancing financial accuracy with operational support in a creative, real-world environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, process invoices, and maintain QuickBooks records.
• Support payroll, HR administration, and employee onboarding.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, insurance renewals, and supply orders.
• Keep our office and research space organized, stocked, and running smoothly.
• Maintain financial and administrative records; assist with budget tracking and reporting.
• Help coordinate logistics for projects, shipments, and occasional farm activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–5 years of experience in bookkeeping, office management, or operations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel/Google Sheets, and common admin tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities.
• Enthusiastic about working in a hands-on research farm environment.
• Interest in sustainability, technology, or agriculture is a plus (no experience required).

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

This is a unique opportunity to join a small, mission-driven team developing the next generation of sustainable farming systems. You'll see your work directly support active research and real-world technology development — all while working in a farm environment where most days we sit down for a home-made meal together.