Blank Street · 3 months ago
Staff Accountant | New York City
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $980K/yr
2+ years expBlank Street is on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. They are seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain the financial health of the company and support various accounting functions including journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, and compliance with accounting principles.
CoffeeFood and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Strong understanding of tax regulations and ability to work with external preparers
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
Preferred
CPA certification or progress towards certification preferred
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system preferred
Experience with Coupa or similar billing and invoicing accounting software
CPA in progress / qualified highly preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Blank Street
Blank Street is a coffee chain that offers coffee as a daily ritual that more people can enjoy, in places convenient to their lives.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$134.82M2025-05-14Series Unknown· $21M
2023-03-18Series B· $20M
2023-03-16Series Unknown· $26.82M
Leadership Team
Issam Freiha
Chief Executive Officer
Vinay Menda
Co-founder & President
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