Senior Accountant

Summary:

Carhartt WIP North America is seeking a hands-on and experienced Senior Accountant to oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Inventory, and Payroll functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and is excited to help build, formalize, and scale accounting processes as the business continues to grow. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, this individual will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, improving data integrity, and enhancing compliance across financial processes, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Finance 70%

• Manage invoice and payroll processing, vendor payments, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and master data, including verification of banking details and required documentation (e.g., W-9s).
• Implement in coordination with the Head of Finance and the other Senior Accountant, the AP policy and related internal controls.
• Collaborate with operations and other teams to drive adoption of best practices and compliant processes.
• Monitor AP aging reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Strengthen and formalize accounting processes, particularly across AP, vendor management, and transactional workflows.
• Support indirect tax compliance (e.g., sales tax) in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and process North American payroll to ensure timely and accurate execution of all pre- and post-payroll activities, including data validation, payroll adjustments, compliance reporting, and coordination with HR on employee changes and benefits.
• Partner with the Head of Finance to automate the AP process through the implementation of a purchase order workflow and AP automation tool.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of AP accruals.
• Ensure the following cycles are fully reconciled each month: Accounts Payable, Inventory, Prepaid Expenses, Equity, Loans, and Intercompany Payables.
• Prepare AP-related reports and analysis for management.
• Assist with group financial and sustainability reporting requirements.

Payroll 30%

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees across the U.S. and Canada, including new hire setup, expense reimbursements, tax jurisdiction configuration, state/provincial agency registrations, setup and management of wage garnishments, and 401(k) funding.
• Lead quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and T4 preparation and reconciliation, in partnership with Human Resources.
• Support and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Establish and oversee payroll controls and perform regular reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll data in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Manage system updates and changes within and related to payroll platforms.
• Maintain accurate documentation of payroll processes.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies aligned with payroll best practices.
• Handle payroll-related reporting requests from both local and global teams and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including AP ownership; audit experience a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), POS platforms (Shopify a plus), payroll systems (ADP RUN a plus), and HRIS tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion. Absolute trustworthiness, discretion, and commitment are essential.
• Strong technical accounting foundation (U.S. GAAP required; IFRS a plus)
• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a growing and evolving environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new environments and new cultures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and guide non-finance teams.
• Comfortable introducing structure and improving processes with a pragmatic and collaborative approach.
• High attention to detail and strong sense of ownership.

Additional Information:

• Location: Full time at our Soho NY office. Hybrid work schedule, mandated to be in office Tuesday through Thursday.
• Reporting Structure: Direct report to the Head of Finance North America.
• Compensation: $80K - $90K

Carhartt WIP USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse and talented team. We consider, hire, train, promote, and compensate regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status