Staff Accountant

Overview:

Elevate your career with CHAGEE as a Staff Accountant, where you’ll support our growing U.S. accounting operations by managing daily financial processes with precision and consistency. Reporting to the U.S. Accounting Manager and working closely with the Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in accounts payable, expense management, transactional accounting, and month-end reporting across our expanding retail locations.

What you'll do:

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, timely approval, and data integrity.
• Maintain the AP aging report and ensure scheduled, timely vendor payments.
• Manage employee expense reimbursements using established platforms and workflows.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, ensuring proper documentation and GL coding.

Cash & Transactional Accounting

• Perform daily and weekly reconciliations for store-level bank and cash transactions.
• Support weekly payment processing, including preparing remittance details.
• Monitor and manage the accounting and finance shared inbox; address or route inquiries with professionalism and urgency.

Month-End Support

• Prepare recurring journal entries such as prepaid amortization and expense accruals.
• Assist the Senior Accountant in executing month-end close activities, including account reconciliations.
• Help facilitate intercompany reconciliations and ensure proper documentation.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records in accordance with internal control policies.
• Assist in onboarding new vendors and managing vendor database updates.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accuracy in financial documentation and workflows.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Be prepared for duties and responsibilities to evolve, and show a willingness to step outside of your usual scope to support the company's growth. Expect opportunities for personal and professional growth as you navigate new challenges.

Experience you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a retail, food & beverage, or fast-paced growth company.
• Solid understanding of AP, employee reimbursements, and basic transactional accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience using accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Restaurant365, or similar tools.
• Experience with modern accounting tools and platforms.
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-location environments preferred.
• Familiarity with retail operations and store-level transactions preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and effective communication style.
• High attention to detail with a consistent and dependable work ethic.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 401K with company match to secure your future
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution for individuals and dependents
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs
• Generous paid time off and sick policy
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
• EAP Program to support your wellness objectives

CHAGEE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The expected base salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on considerations including (but not limited to): relevant knowledge and experience for this position, skills, education, certifications and more.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of CHAGEE's expansion into the US market. Join us in shaping the future of premium tea culture and creating unforgettable experiences that will captivate global tea enthusiasts. Apply now and be part of something truly extraordinary!