At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
Position Purpose: The Associate Accounting Specialist supports the Accounting team by performing a variety of operational and administrative accounting tasks. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, contributes to the efficient functioning of the accounting department, and provides backup support across accounting functions.
We offer:
Extraordinary employee experience
Work from home in Costa Rica
Fitness subsidy
Flexible schedule
L.L.Bean products employee discount
Company doctor
Tuition reimbursement
Outdoor days (paid days to enjoy outdoor activities)
Asociación solidarista
Life and medical insurance (including dental plan)
About the role:
It will be required to occasionally work on-site
Support core accounting functions by verifying documentation, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
Manage corporate credit cards, including expense tracking and resolving discrepancies with banks or cardholders.
Perform administrative tasks related to accounting operations.
Maintain asset records and support reviews of physical assets and leasehold improvements.
Interact with vendors, employees, and business partners to resolve basic inquiries and issues.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Review transactions to ensure accuracy and proper approval in accordance with the Spend Authorization Matrix.
Provide support for miscellaneous accounting tasks and special projects as needed.
Support miscellaneous accounting work types as needed
Works under general supervision with limited discretion.
About you:
Education Level: Student in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Years of Experience: Experience is not required, but it's a plus
English Level: C1 (Advanced)
Skills and Qualifications:
Organizational skills
Team player
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Intermediate analytical and problem solving skllis
Intermediate Excel
Adaptability
Nice to Have: SAP experience
If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.