Senior Accountant

Blue Bottle Coffee

$115K — $125K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of corporate accounting experience with knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
  • Proficient in software like NetSuite, Excel, Adaptive Planning, and Floqast
  • Background in multi-location property accounting is beneficial
  • Experience in retail organizations with multiple locations is preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret lease agreements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Complete complex accounting tasks for income statement and balance sheet
  • Act as lead accountant for property accounting for over 80 locations
  • Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and manage various projects
  • Support month-end close activities and reporting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day
  • Best-in-class coffee training and continued education opportunities
  • Free membership in the Specialty Coffee Association of America
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Generous paid time off and volunteer hours
  • 50% discount on all products, including food and merchandise
  • Flexible spending account and commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
About the job
The Senior Accountant is part of a finance team responsible for helping to bring specialty coffee and delicious food to our markets. With 82 US cafe locations, several production sites, and more cafes opening in the coming years, this role acts as a liaison between accounting and real estate (60%) and generally supports the accounting function (40%). We are looking for someone passionate and excited to make a direct impact in a growing company. This position is remote and will report to our Business Controller, US.

Employees are required to be based within 50 miles of the following established Blue Bottle Coffee geographic location: The San Francisco Bay Area

You Will:

  • Be responsible for completing complex accounting tasks related to all areas of the income statement and balance sheet, including journal entries, account reconciliations, preparing reports, flux analysis, and month-end close.
  • Be the lead accountant for Property Accounting for > 80 locations, including Rent, CAM, Utilities, Taxes, Licenses, Deposits, Prepaids, Allocations, and other accounting areas.
  • Identify areas to improve & streamline our current accounting processes
  • Perform ad hoc analysis, projects, and administrative tasks as needed


You Are:

  • Organized with deep attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to work independently and manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously
  • Responsive and have a high sense of accountability
  • A strong communicator: clear, honest, and direct; able to give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
  • Flexible and willing to tackle any problem, no matter how great or how small
  • Curious beyond simply completing tasks, and passionate about solving problems and growing your knowledge


You Have:

  • 3+ years of corporate accounting experience and good knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
  • Experience using a variety of software and systems including: NetSuite, Excel, Adaptive Planning, Floqast, Coupa, Square
  • Experience performing multi-location property accounting helpful
  • Experience working in a multi-location retail organization helpful
  • Experience reading and interpreting lease agreements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience


A few benefits we offer:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
  • Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
  • Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
  • 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
  • Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional benefits information


$115,000 - $125,000 a year

This position has a salary range of $115,000-$125,000. This salary range is a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, which include a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

At Blue Bottle Coffee, you'll be a vital part of our guests' experience and a crucial link in delivering the most delicious coffee we can find to every person who walks through our doors, be it in person or online. If you're ready to bring beautiful and thoughtfully rendered experiences to life, please apply and join us.

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