Staff Accountant Job at Blank Street (New York City)

Staff Accountant

Blank Street

Location:
United States , New York City

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 980000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join Blank Street’s US Accounting function. As Staff 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 preparing monthly journal entries, supporting accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for contributing to a growing company.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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
Ability to handle delivery of multiple active tasks and responsibilities and can organize and prioritize work based on team needs

Nice to have:

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
Willingness to gain knowledge of other teams to help facilitate cross functional work
CPA in progress / qualified highly preferred

What we offer:

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
A whole lot of Blank Street swag & coffee
equity
healthcare benefits
paid time off
work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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