Staff Accountant Corporate Office / Hybrid

Magnolia Bakery•New York, NY

2d•$64,800 - $81,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As our Staff Accountant, you will be the backbone of our financial integrity. You’ll support the monthly close process, maintain meticulous financial records, and ensure our expenses—from flour deliveries to storefront rent—are recorded with precision. This role is perfect for a NetSuite-savvy professional who enjoys the "recipe" of a well-balanced sheet and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Experience: 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally within a corporate, retail, or multi-entity environment.
Technical Proficiency: Direct experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is highly preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (must be fluent in Pivot Tables, X-Lookup, V-Lookup, and SUMIF functions).
Knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and the ability to communicate financial data clearly to both accounting and non-accounting team members.

Responsibilities

Cash & Bank Management: Perform daily bank matching and monthly reconciliations within NetSuite to ensure 100% accuracy of cash balances.
Expense Oversight: Collect, review, and record employee expense reports, including corporate credit card management and petty cash oversight.
General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain and update supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts; perform timely reconciliations to ensure audit readiness.
Journal Entries & Schedules: Book journal entries and reconcile specific accounts including Prepaid Expenses, Insurance, Rent, Fixed Assets, Accumulated Depreciation, and Security/Advance Deposits.
Operating Accruals: Calculate and record monthly Opex, SG&A and occupancy accruals
Month-End & Year-End Close: Actively participate in the closing cycle, ensuring all deadlines are met and documentation is stored according to internal standards.
Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and providing necessary supporting documentation.
Process Improvement: Identify "bottlenecks" in our accounting workflows and suggest enhancements to procedures and internal controls.