Senior Associate, Staff Accountant

POSITION          Senior Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO     Assistant Controller

WHO WE ARE   More than just cookware, Le Creuset has been a colorful companion to meals and memories around the world since 1925. Respect for tradition and authenticity has been Le Creuset’s guiding principal for nearly 100 years—our passion for superior artisanal quality, exceptional design, and European craftsmanship has remained constant.

WHO YOU ARE  You are a detail-oriented and reliable professional with a solid working knowledge of multi-state sales tax regulations and general ledger accounting principles. You take pride in your ability to manage financial data with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring regulatory filings are submitted on time and without error. You possess strong problem-solving skills and are proactive in independently researching tax and accounting-related challenges as they arise.

Collaboration comes naturally to you; you work seamlessly with internal teams, external partners, and third-party vendors. You are committed to continuous improvement, always seeking innovative ways to enhance processes and increase financial reporting and compliance efficiency. Known for your professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, you thrive in a team environment where your contributions are valued. Your strong communication skills and responsiveness make you a trusted resource, readily available to address questions or provide insights.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Your daily responsibilities will vary based on tax filing deadlines and general accounting needs. At the beginning of each month, you will reconcile sales with the corresponding sales tax collected. You will collaborate with a third-party service to prepare and remit taxes, ensuring all filings are accurate and timely. Once filings are complete, you will prepare and post journal entries to record the sales taxes filed. Throughout the month, you will serve as a resource for tax and licensing-related inquiries from other teams and research and resolve tax issues as they arise.

In addition to tax-related duties, you will play an active role in general accounting tasks, including preparing and filing census reports, reconciling bank statements, researching accounts receivable balances, and supporting corporate insurance coverage. You will also assist with e-commerce-related activities and perform system testing during software upgrades to ensure accuracy and functionality.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR   

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.

• At least 2 years of experience processing multi-state sales tax is required.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Knowledge of creating, posting, and reconciling journal entries.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is preferred, and strong Excel skills are required. Knowledge of pivot tables and experience working with large data files is a plus.

• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with teams and third-party vendors.

• Critical thinking skills to investigate and explain general ledger transactions.

WHY JOIN US   Our mission is simple - to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking. Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our associates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something bigger…from your first day to every moment thereafter, you’ll love what you do!

THE PERKS       

• Incredible benefits package

• Opportunity: Grow with us, learn with us, be the best version of yourself

• Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance both

• Generous employee discount: How much space do you have in your kitchen? Seriously.

FLSA STATUS    Non-Exempt (Hourly)

EEO STATEMENT  Le Creuset is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Le Creuset seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.