Staff Accountant

Jellycat is a privately owned design-led, gift brand headquartered in London. We create innovative luxurious products in the soft toy, accessory, baby and book categories that are loved around the world.

We have an established and growing global customer base and we work with our partners to maximize the potential and reach of Jellycat throughout, sharing joy as we go!

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

As we continue to grow throughout North America, we continue to develop and improve the presence and awareness of our brand.

Jellycat is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the growing North American based finance team located in its newly expanded, collaborative office space in downtown Minneapolis, MN.

You'll be :

• Performing month end close processes.
• Completing landing costs, customs and duties transactions.
• Preparing account reconciliations.
• Performing monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings in compliance with domestic and Canadian regulations.
• Assisting global team in annual financial statement audit.
• Assisting external tax team with annual corporate tax preparation.
• Supporting daily customer service needs of Finance team.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

You'll have :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• At least three years of related experience required
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate very clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workflow.
• Best-in-class customer service skills are required.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products; intermediate Excel skills required.

Our Perks & Benefits :

• Discretionary Bonus - All employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on the success of the company.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Benefits - Jellycat offers medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN (along with a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution), dental coverage through Delta Dental of MN as well as vision coverage through DeltaVision.

Jellycat also offers company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and the opportunity to elect additional voluntary life insurance.

• Safe Harbor Employer Contributions - Upon eligibility, Jellycat contributes 3% to the 401k investment account independent of the employees' elections for individual contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Jellycat offers up to 30 days of combined vacation and sick time at the start of each calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program - Committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees, we offer a comprehensive and confidential support program.
• Paid Parking & Other Building Amenities - Full-time parking space is provided and paid for by the company in the TractorWork’s covered ramp attached to the skyway.

TractorWork’s offers several amenities for employees including an on site medical clinic and pharmacy, state of the art workout facility at no charge, both Bar La Grassa and Snack Bar are located in the building, Foodsby food delivery is available daily, and several great coffee shops, lunch spots and walking paths within minutes of our door, and excellent morning coffee served as you walk in the building at no charge.

• Regular Social & Team Events - We have a very imaginative and active social committee who meet regularly to put on events that help us mark special occasions and celebrate our successes as a team.
• Summer Fridays - During the months of July and August, Jellycat hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm and Fridays, 8 am to 12 pm, also referred to as Summer Fridays.

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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