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 70,000+ 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 seeking a meticulous and proactive Associate Accountant, Accounts Payable to join our growing finance and accounting team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting, this role entails more than just invoice processing — it offers full insight into the accounts payable function. You will oversee expense coding, manage vendor relationships, and provide essential support for month-end close and financial operations. This is a dynamic opportunity to enhance processes, utilize advanced financial tools, and broaden your expertise within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Who You Are: 
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and passionate person who is accountable and detail oriented. This individual is passionate about building relationships and will work closely with both internal teams and external vendors. 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. You are a proactive self-starter and looking to take every project and process as an opportunity to learn. The ideal candidate has prior AP experience, preferably with nuanced or complex vendors + transactions, as well as inventory billing. 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. If you're detail-oriented, driven, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing: 

• Record vendor bills within Bill.com and ensure proper syncing to the ERP system.
• Obtain departmental approval for all vendor invoices.
• Ensure vendor terms are accurately reflected on invoices and recorded in Bill.com. 
• Help compile weekly check runs.

Vendor Management: 

• Efficiently onboard new vendors and partners, ensuring proper completion of W-9 forms and accurate system setup.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all vendors and partners.
• Process 1099 forms for vendors annually.

Monthly Reconciliations:

• Ensure accurate coding of credit card expense transactions within Ramp credit card management software, reconciling credit card balances within the ERP system.
• Reconcile accounts payable in Bill.com with the AP aging in the ERP system.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial close processes as needed.

Day to Day Accounting:

• Maintain robust internal control policies and procedures, escalating issues to leadership when necessary.
• Provide clear, efficient, and timely communication with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within a high-growth environment.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 2+ years experience in accounts payable
• Proficiency in financial software including ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Fulfil, bill.com, Ramp preferred
• Highly detail oriented, consistently auditing and double checking work
• 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
• Proactive problem-solver

The anticipated base salary range for this role ​is $60,000 - $70,000 - 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 options for all 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.