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About the Role
Ground Up Coffee & Tea is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records within a growing, entrepreneurial specialty beverage company. This role involves accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, month-end close, and reconciliations, while also serving as a flexible partner on broader finance and business operations projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
- Prepare, review, and post month-end journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Complete balance sheet and income statement reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances.
- Manage accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, posting, vendor reconciliations, and issue resolution.
- Prepare accounts receivable reconciliations and support billing accuracy and collections follow-up.
- Research and resolve customer deductions and chargebacks, partnering with Sales and Logistics.
- Prepare check runs and payment batches for review and approval.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and cash-related accounts.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Maintain organized schedules and documentation for financial reporting and audits.
- Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
- Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports and schedules.
- Support audit requests by gathering documentation and schedules.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and documentation.
- Partner with Sales and Logistics to support accurate financial data and reporting.
- Communicate clearly on accounting matters, documentation, and timelines.
- Assist with cross-functional financial reporting in partnership with business teams.
- Contribute to a collaborative and accountable finance team environment.
- Serve as a flexible, hands-on resource across finance and other business operations initiatives.
- Support ad hoc projects, which may include process documentation, systems and reporting improvements, and cross-departmental initiatives.
- Take ownership of assigned projects from start to finish, proactively flagging risks and following through on open items.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in distribution or food & beverage.
- Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
- Experience with private label programs, including cost tracking and margin analysis, is highly preferred.
- Experience researching and resolving customer deductions and chargebacks preferred.
- Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is required.
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Skills
- NetSuite or similar ERP system
- Excel
- Attention to detail
- Integrity
- Discretion
- Professionalism
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Balanced, flexible work environment
About the Company
- Ground Up Coffee & Tea, LLC (GUCT) is a New York-based importer, developer, and distributor of coffee and tea solutions.
- The company is expanding its product offerings, customer partnerships, and operational footprint.
- A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment focused on innovation and quality.
- A culture of respect, learning, and accountability.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced, highly skilled professionals.
- A collaborative environment where ideas are valued, and initiative is encouraged.
- Opportunities to grow, expand responsibility, and make a measurable impact.