Senior Accountant

Blank Street, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

15 days PTO

Health insurance options

Parental leave

Free coffee perks

Team outings

Company swag

Job summary

Blank Street, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to help scale the US accounting function with rigor, structure, and ownership. You will manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting while improving processes to support a fast-growing business in Brooklyn.

Based in our Brooklyn, NY office, you will partner with Finance, Operations, People, and external parties to drive accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across US operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years accounting experience in US retail/hospitality mix.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong US GAAP and IFRS knowledge.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP.
• Experience with Coupa or similar invoicing software.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage US accounts reporting and intercompany accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Own intercompany journals and reconciliations.
• Close period-end and ensure balance sheet integrity.
• Process vendor payments and resolve vendor inquiries.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support tax filings and audits across jurisdictions.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis using data from multiple systems.

Skills

US GAAP & IFRS

Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

NetSuite

Coupa

CPA preferred

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

Job description

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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Add a Spark to the Ordinary...

We're looking for a Senior Accountant who is excited to help scale Blank Street's US accounting function with rigor, structure, and strong ownership. If you thrive in detail-heavy, execution-focused environments and take pride in keeping financial records accurate, timely, and compliant, this role is for you. You'll own core accounting workflows including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting, while strengthening processes that support a fast-moving, growing business. You'll also partner closely with Finance, Operations, People, and external parties as a go-to resource for accounting execution, audit support, supplier queries, and process improvement. This in-person role is based in our Brooklyn, NY office and reports to the Director of Finance.

Who We're Looking For

• 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 in the US
• Qualification (CPA) preferred
• Strong understanding of both US GAAP & IFRS 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

What You'll Own

• Manage US accounts reporting and intercompany accounting across international entities
  • Prepare timely, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Research, calculate, and document areas of significant judgement and estimates, including emerging or complex accounting treatments
  • Own intercompany journals and reconciliations between entities
• Collaborate on period-end close and balance sheet integrity
  • Perform period-end close of the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
• Support day-to-day accounting operations and vendor payments
  • Provide operational support, including reviewing invoices and resolving vendor issues
  • Oversee timely and accurate vendor and expense payment processing in line with contractual terms and internal policies and procedures
• Build and improve accounting policies, controls, and processes
  • Develop and maintain documentation for key accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls
  • Proactively evaluate and implement improvements to processes and procedures
• Partner on tax and audit deliverables
  • Liaise with internal and external partners to support timely preparation of quarterly and annual tax filings (for example sales, use, property, corporate, payroll) across multiple jurisdictions
  • Support annual audit and quarterly review processes with external auditors
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis and research
  • Perform ad-hoc research and analysis using information from various systems
• $90,000 - $110,000 annual base salary
  • Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role 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.
• Equity package
• 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time)
• Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers
• Parental leave
• Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program - yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more!
• Regular social outings with the team
• Free Blank Street swag