Staff Accountant

Fully Remote / Full Time

This position is not approved for recruitment by 3rd party recruiters or sponsorship.

The Opportunity

Local Crafts Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of our company and ensuring compliance with all accounting standards. You will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including: 

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, account reconciliations and general ledger postings.¬†¬†

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and collections.¬†

• Reconcile and complete monthly and annual period-end closing procedures, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.¬†

• Assist in internal and external audit, and other compliance related activities.¬†

• Document and maintain SOPs, identifying areas of improvement and assist in the implementation of new processes.¬†

• Assist in the preparation and filing of local, state, and federal tax returns, and ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations¬†

• Work with other departments to resolve accounting related issues.¬†

WHO WE ARE 

Local Crafts, (formerly Premier Needle Arts (PNA)), manages a portfolio of five well-known consumer crafting brands: Berroco, Connecting Threads, Knit Picks, Superior Threads, and Crochet.com. Our hands-on approach helps us provide fabrics, threads, yarns, and tools that meet our customers' preferences while maintaining exceptional quality. 

Available through dedicated consumer websites, Amazon, wholesale distributors, local retail partners, and consumer shows, our products are accessible to craft enthusiasts.  

Local Crafts Group is headquartered in Vancouver, WA, and is part of the Blue Point Capital Partners portfolio. 

Local Crafts is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a company that represents the craft communities we serve. We welcome employees of all backgrounds and perspectives, and we are committed to providing an inclusive working environment.

"Must Have" Skills and Experience

• A bachelor‚Äôs degree in accounting w/ one-year of staff accounting experience,¬†

• or a bachelor‚Äôs degree in finance or business administration w/ two - three years of staff accounting experience.¬†

• Experience in inventory, taxes, prepaid expenses, account and bank reconciliation, month-end closing, and journal entries.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, and to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines while remaining organized.¬†

• Independently solve practical problems and interpret a variety of written and oral instructions.¬†

• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information.¬†

• Effectively communicate with offices and teams in other locations and time zones.¬†

• MS Office proficiency, including intermediate Excel skills. We will require you to perform an on-line Excel skills assessment.¬†

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.¬†
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a professional reference check and criminal background check will be required.¬†

"Nice to Have" skills and experience: 

• CPA candidate or other relevant professional certification¬†
• Familiarity with GAAP accounting principles.¬†
• NetSuite software experience¬†

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a criminal background check and professional reference check will be required. 

*After your 90-day introduction period and completion of training, we offer a hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 1 day a week.

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 DOE, plus annual bonus based on individual performance and company profitability.

Our compensation package is designed to match industry standards and account for factors like your geographical location, expertise, and years of experience. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll have access to performance-based bonuses and a wide range of benefits. 

We offer a generous benefits package, including: 

• Multiple medical, dental and vision plan options after 30 days‚ÄØ(with company contributions to the premium costs)
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and worldwide travel assistance benefits
• Voluntary life and income replacement plans
• Robust Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling, legal, financial and health advocacy services
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan‚ÄØwith Employer Match
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay policies
• Employee discounts at all Local Crafts companies!¬†