Staff Accountant | New York City

At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. 

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We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join Blank Street’s US Accounting function. As Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of Blank Street and supporting our Field and HQ teams. You will be responsible for a range of accounting functions including preparing monthly journal entries, supporting accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for contributing to a growing company.

This role is an in-person position at our office in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  The Staff Accountant will report into the Global Accounting Manager.

• Support the month-end close process, prepare journal entries, utilize accounting software to draft and finalize financial statements.
• Support day-to-day accounting operations including processing invoices, tracking payments, and reconciling accounts. Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and proper recording of receivables.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank and credit card reconciliations. Post journal entries and adjustments as needed.
• Assist with payroll processing, including verifying timesheets and ensuring accuracy of payroll deductions and benefits.
• Support in the preparation of all tax filings; including, but not limited to income tax forms, sales tax, 1099s, and payroll taxes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Work with leadership to prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a retail or hospitality environment or public accounting.
• CPA certification or progress towards certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and ability to work with external preparers
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system preferred.
• Experience with Coupa or similar billing and invoicing accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables at a minimum).
• Strong ability to use logic and questioning to problem-solve and seek to understand information and data before acting.
• Willingness to gain knowledge of other teams to help facilitate cross functional work.
• Ability to handle delivery of multiple active tasks and responsibilities and can organize and prioritize work based on team needs.
• CPA in progress / qualified highly preferred