AR/AP Accountant

Who are we: 
Caraway is a home goods brand on a mission to craft well-designed, non-toxic kitchenware that thoughtfully raises the standards of what you cook with. We’re passionate about creating elevated products, free of chemicals, that are better for you, your family, and the world. We prioritize a holistic approach to the creation of Caraway products. We partner with ethical manufacturers where their employees are safe, paid fairly, given benefits, and work regulated hours. Our eco-friendly manufacturing process releases less CO2 into the environment than traditional non-stick coatings and we engage in sustainable packaging practices, free of single-use plastics and ship in packaging made from recycled materials. We pride ourselves on continuously striving to do and be better - for you and the planet - every step of the process. 

Since launching in November 2019, we’ve become one of the fastest growing digitally-native brands of the last decade and are now sold in retailers including Target, Bloomingdale’s, Crate & Barrel, Container Store, Costco, Zola, and many more.

We’ve amassed over 58,000+ five-star reviews from happy customers and hundreds of press hits from the likes of Vogue, Domino, Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine, Architectural Digest, PureWow, Fortune, CNN. 

Caraway is a fully-remote company filled with motivated and hardworking innovators and doers. We’re continually developing programs to support our distributed team to ensure a successful remote experience. If you’re looking to join a brand that folks love, read on and apply! 

The Opportunity:
Caraway is looking for an AR/AP Accountant to join our growing finance and accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, you will be responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and assisting with month-end close and other projects as needed. Our close-knit team is at an exciting stage of growth and this person will be instrumental in achieving our goals!

Who You Are: 
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and passionate person who is accountable and detail oriented. This individual will work just as closely with our internal teams as with our customers and vendors, and must be passionate about building those relationships. Prior experience with consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, or inventory is a plus, while the most important characteristic is a desire to learn and grow with the team. Especially important, as we’re a fully remote company, is the ability to comfortably communicate and ask questions as needed and be a proactive self-starter. The ideal candidate has prior AR/AP experience, preferably with nuanced or complex AR customers/vendors + transactions. The ideal candidate will be tech savvy and a problem-solver with determination to understand the technical nuances of our ERP system and how all transactions happen.

Responsibilities:

• Accounts receivable, primarily payment collection 
• Efficient onboarding of new vendors and partners inclusive of I-9’s and proper set up in our systems
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all vendors, customers, and partners and provide clear, efficient, and timely communication with all stakeholders, both internally and externally 
• Accounts payable, primarily recording bills while seeking departmental approval
• Assist with bank, credit card, and expense reconciliations
• Assist with monthly financial close as needed
• Maintain strong internal control policies and procedures and flag to leaders if issues arise
• Consistently communicate with peers + cross functional stakeholders as need
• Other related duties as necessary or assigned within a high-growth environment

Knowledge, skill, and abilities:

• 2+ years experience in accounts receivable/payable
• Proficiency in financial software including ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, experience with Fulfil preferred
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive self-starter 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within, and across, departments
• Highly detail oriented and a proactive problem-solver

The anticipated base salary range for this role ​is $75,000 - $85,000 - Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors determining the base pay at offer, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.
Caraway Life:
Caraway is an exciting, fully remote DTC retail startup company that is bringing kitchenware and home goods into the modern era, leading from a non-toxic and sustainable foundation.

Team: You will be joining a passionate and collaborative fully-remote team that prides itself on high-quality work, supporting one another, sharing our successes, and building a brand we truly love, together.
Culture: At Caraway, we value continuous learning and career growth. We strive to continually optimize our processes, ensuring that we’re thoughtful in everything we do, both internally and externally. We listen to our employees, celebrate our wins, and constantly look for ways to be better for our team, and the world. 
Workplace: Being a fully-remote company, we have no headquarters and are truly distributed across the country. Our leadership team sits on both the East and West Coast and we have folks in a variety of states. We offer a monthly stipend towards co-working space should folks need to switch up their working environment every now and then.
Benefits: We value you and your family. With this in mind, full-time eligible employees are provided: 

• Health, dental, and vision offerings for you and your dependents
• Equity for full time employees
• Unlimited PTO 
• 11+ paid holidays
• 3 months Parental leave
• Fully Remote Company
• Company-sponsored monthly wellness stipend
• Company-sponsored monthly coworking stipend
• Pre-tax Commuter and FSA/Dependent Care FSA, and HSA options
• 401(k) plan
• High quality home and kitchen product + swag, F&F discounts

Caraway is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status