Staff Accountant

Job Description

Away is a global lifestyle brand that is on a mission to create thoughtful products designed to make travel more seamless. In support of our mission we are building a best-in-class accounting team, and we are hiring for a Staff Accountant who will focus on accounts payable for inventory-related purchases. The ideal candidate will have experience within an AP function and deeply understand controls such as three-way match and invoice approvals. You will report to the Senior Manager, Inventory Accounting and work very closely with the other Staff Accountants and Inventory Senior Accountants. The position is based in our headquarters in SoHo, NYC .

As a company that values inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Work with production and purchasing teams to ensure we are capturing and entering purchase orders for inventory into the ERP system
• Enter invoices from inventory manufacturers and other inventory-related vendors into the ERP system
• Perform three-way match (either manually or through ERP) for all inventory-related purchases to ensure the quantity and price invoiced and received agree to the PO
• Track and enter all invoices related to freight, customs, duties, and third party logistics providers, including obtaining proper approvals and requesting credits for any discrepancies
• Review freight/ shipping accounts and be able to identify where each cost belongs in the financial statements.
• Interact with suppliers to resolve transactional issues and gather critical information regarding invoices, tracking info, etc.
• Maintain updated vendor master data for all inventory-related vendors
• Initiate inventory-related wires to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Coordinate month end close procedures with procurement team and rest of the accounting team to ensure inventory is accurately accrued, recorded, reconciled and coded in the GL
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trail of procurement activities, and work with production and procurement teams to continuously improve processes
• Support financial statement and statutory audits

Who You Are

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience with at least 1 year in an accounts payable function
• Experience working at inventory-based companies and/or direct experience with vendors like Flexport, UPS, third-party logistics companies and overseas manufacturers a plus!
• A self-starter who can take ownership of initiatives, with the ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong technology skills including advanced excel
• Hard working with a "no task is too small" attitude.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Passionate about travel (but that’s a given!)

You’ll love working at Away because:

• We travel. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You’ll have generous PTO to explore new places and access to Away products to ensure your travels are seamless.
• We’re not just employees. We’re people. We offer insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental), tax savings plans for retirement, dependent care, commuter benefits, generous and inclusive parental leave, and a kitchen stocked with organic snacks and coffee.
• We’ll invest in your career. Our company’s growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to a number of professional development opportunities so that you can keep up with the company’s evolving needs.
• We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, our new office in downtown Manhattan, and more, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their best selves to work.
• We offer competitive compensation packages. We deeply value the talent our team brings to the table, and believe that fair and equitable total compensation packages are part of our commitment to everyone who works here.
• And so much more... ! You can bring your dog to work. We organize ways to give back to our local communities.

About Away:

Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. The company launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on and has since expanded to offer an array of luggage and travel essentials built for the modern traveler. Headquartered in New York City, with teams in London and Toronto, Away currently ships products to over 35 countries around the world. Away has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and has been recognized on TIME’s list of “Best Inventions.” To learn more, visit awaytravel.com .

EEO Statement:

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability.

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].