Miami - Senior Accountant

Black Sheep Coffee; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 15%

Free coffee

15 days PTO

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Black Sheep Coffee is hiring a Senior Accountant for its Miami office. You will support all areas of Finance as the first US finance hire, working on reconciliations, month-end close, reporting, and tax coordination while helping with store openings and state entries.

The role offers exposure to scaling operations, collaboration with founders, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced, international coffee brand.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 2–4 years in Finance or Accounting with month-end close exposure.
• Experience in retail/hospitality or multi-site businesses preferred.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts.
• Support month-end close: journal entries, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly reports for leadership with insights.
• Lead cross-functional projects for US market entry.
• Assist auditors in UK and US.
• Identify process improvements and automation.
• Coordinate with tax advisers for monthly tax returns.

Skills

Excel

Month-end close

General ledger

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida

Department: Finance

Reporting to: US Finance Business Partner

Type: Full-time

Role overview:

Black Sheep Coffee is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and hands‑on Senior Accountant to join our team. Based in our Miami office, you will provide support across all areas of Finance. This position would suit someone with some prior experience already under their belt, offering a well‑rounded role in the Finance Department of an exciting scale‑up business.

As the first Finance hire in the US, the successful candidate will get exposure to a rapidly scaling business during its entry into the US market. In this role, you will gain exposure to various aspects of the Finance function – including management accounting, account reconciliations, and budgeting and forecasting – while also supporting with the new store opening process and entry into new states across the US. This is a great opportunity to grow your Finance career within a dynamic and scaling organisation. The role will report into the US Finance Business Partner (UK based) with direct exposure to the Founders/Co‑CEOs (both based in Miami).

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Financial Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling bank transactions and general ledger accounts to maintain up‑to‑date and accurate financial records.
• Support all aspects of the month‑end close process: including journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver Insightful Reporting & Analysis: Assist with the preparation of monthly reports for business leaders that provide key insights and highlight critical information to support informed decision‑making
• Cross Functional Projects: Play a key role in high‑impact, cross‑functional task forces driving the US market entry – providing finance support for everything from supply chain build‑out and new store launches to product rollouts and marketing campaigns
• Audit Support: Assist with providing support and information to our UK and US auditors.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies or automation within accounting workflows
• Tax Reporting: Coordinate with external tax advisers and provide the information required to enable them to prepare and file monthly tax returns, including state sales and use tax returns.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience (2-4 years) working within a Finance or Accounting function, with hands‑on exposure to month‑end close, journal entries, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting required.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, restaurant, or multi‑site businesses preferred
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate skills with Excel
• Able to take a hands‑on approach, solve problems efficiently, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced, growing environment
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in data and reporting
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with an interest in solving problems and optimizing processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Performance‑based bonus of up to 15% of base salary per year.
• Free coffees and drinks at any of our locations, plus 30% off food items.
• 15 days’ PTO plus 6 federal holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Independence Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day).
• Mobile phone allowance of up to $100 per month.
• Quarterly take home coffee orders - pods, beans or ground coffee.
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan.
• Access to comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Career development opportunities within a high‑growth international business.
• Summer and winter staff social events.

About Black Sheep Coffee…

Join the thriving team at Black Sheep Coffee, the rapidly expanding UK coffee chain, now making its mark in the United States. Currently the group operates six sites across the US, and has recently signed a 20‑site agreement covering the Dallas‑Fort Worth region in Texas.

Since our establishment in 2013, we’ve captivated coffee lovers with our commitment to quality, innovation, and bold branding. As a testament to our ambition, we’ve grown from a UK success story into a global brand, with stores now trading across the UK, the Middle East, and the US.

With continuous expansion plans, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. As a member of our team, you’ll help shape our US growth story, contribute to our global journey, and redefine what specialty coffee can be. We foster a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.

Don’t miss the chance to help build the next chapter of Black Sheep Coffee in the USA!