What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Blank Street?
About Us
At Blank Street, we believe that rituals matter, and that great rituals make your life better. With coffee shops across the US and UK, we are working to transform the high street grab-and-go coffee transaction into an experience that is higher in quality, hospitality, and joy.
What’s Brewing...
Blank Street is in search of a Senior Accountant to join the US Accounting function. As Senior 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 supporting monthly close process, managing accounts payable and receivable, helping implement, document, and ensure compliance with strong internal controls and accounting principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting and tax 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 Senior Accountant will report into the Global Accounting Manager.
Our Values
- Magic is in the Details: We value attention to detail in everything we do. We're always thinking about the small things that make a moment meaningful.
- Move as One: We value people who strive to be the best team player, not individual stars.
- “My Home is your Home” Hospitality: We look for individuals who treat others the same way they'd treat a guest in their home. We care about presentation, hospitality, and having fun even when things are stressful.
What You’ll Own:
- Prepare and ensure timely, accurate and complete GAAP compliant monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Perform period-end closing of the general ledger including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules.
- Perform ad-hoc research and analysis of information from various systems.
- Research, calculate, and document areas of significant judgments and estimates including emerging or complex accounting treatments.
- Provide day-to-day operational support (i.e. reviewing invoices and vendor issues), oversee timely and accurate vendor and expense payment processing in compliance with contractual terms, organizational policies & procedures
- Drive the development and maintenance of appropriate documentation for key accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls.
- Liaise with the internal and external partners to support timely preparation of monthly and quarterly tax returns including: sales, use, property, income, payroll etc. in multiple jurisdictions.
- Proactively evaluate and implement improvements to processes and procedures where appropriate.
- Support annual audit and quarterly review processes with external auditors.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a mix of public accounting and retail or hospitality environment
- CPA certification preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system
- 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)
- Ability to identify and solve problems and clearly communicate solutions
- Ability to work independently own deliverable timelines and communicate workstream issues
- Approaches work with a team mindset and understands the importance of cross-functional communication
Benefits:
- $90,000 - $100,000 annual base salary
- Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salaries are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Additional components include equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off and various work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee). Details will be discussed during the interview process. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Blank Street covers the full premium for low and mid-tier employee-only plans.
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off company holidays
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Learning and development opportunities. We’re growing and we’d like for you to be a part of the journey.
- A whole lot of Blank Street swag & coffee
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
