Squishable is a close-knit team of designers, artists, pop culture-fanatics, and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest, cuddliest, (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes, coffee, and karaoke) we make people say "awww." Our offices are in a sunny Soho loft in NYC, and downtown Washington DC.
Squishable.com, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This role provides oversight and support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes, which are primarily handled by our third-party accounting team. The Staff Accountant will lead key areas of the monthly close process, support financial reporting and cash flow planning, manage subsidiary accounting, and assist in audit and compliance.
This is a hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience with international subsidiaries and foreign exchange, and the ability to partner across departments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do- Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and third-party entries, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Lead monthly close processes, prepare journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including accruals, payroll liabilities, and credit cards.
- Manage vendor relationships, rent, and utility across all locations; coordinate financial aspects of store openings and closures.
- Prepare and maintain financial schedules, support internal reporting, external audits, and ensure timely filing of sales tax returns across jurisdictions.
- Support cash flow forecasting and variance analysis by monitoring liabilities, receipts, and operational trends.
- Handle accounting for international subsidiaries, manage intercompany transactions, foreign currency reconciliations, and ensure compliance with transfer pricing and local requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial processes, respond to internal inquiries, and support ad hoc reporting and audit needs.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of core accounting functions.
- Experience with foreign exchange and international accounting preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite or comparable ERP systems required.
- Experience in retail, inventory management, logistics, or warehouse environments preferred.
- Intermediate Excel and G Suite proficiency.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work Schedule: Remote or Hybrid position based in Washington, DC., or New York City. Required in-office days: 3 days per week if hybrid
- Salary: $70,000
- Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- 18 PTO days annually, plus floating and employer-paid holidays
- 401 (k) with 3% company match
- Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Opportunities for travel to events and store activations
- A fast-moving, highly creative team that gets things done (and has fun doing it)
At Squishable.com, Inc. we value, celebrate, and support diversity and inclusivity across our community and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets. We do not discriminate against any applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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What We Do
They're giant, round, fuzzy, stuffed animals. Hug them.™ Squishable is a technology company with a toy habit. We use our nontraditional backgrounds to make adorable plush – food, animals, mythological creatures, and some that defy classification! Everything we do is centered around audience input - the sites we code, the tools we build, and the stuff we create. More than half of our products are fan-designed. Over the last decade we have released more than three million Squishables to their new homes in the wild. Here at Squishy HQ in Soho in New York City, we’re creating things that help people help us make the world a cuter place.
