Staff Accountant - Eataly Corporate

Eataly North America•New York, NY

22h

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports Eataly’s accounting operations, with a focus on balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, process improvement, and financial reporting. This role is suited to a curious, motivated accountant who enjoys investigating complex accounting issues and helping develop scalable processes in an evolving finance environment. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant works across multiple areas of the accounting function and partners with Finance and other internal stakeholders. The role provides broad exposure to accounting operations and the opportunity to take increasing ownership as processes develop and improve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and financial statement concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues and reach well-supported conclusions.
Comfort working in an evolving environment where processes may not be fully documented or standardized.
Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to ask questions and constructively challenge existing processes.
Strong Excel skills and interest in using technology to improve accounting processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations; investigate reconciling items and aged balances, identify root causes, and drive items through resolution.
Support monthly close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account analyses, accruals, and reclassifications.
Investigate accounting discrepancies by analyzing general ledger activity, supporting documentation, system data, and underlying business processes.
Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager to document, develop, and improve accounting processes and internal controls, with an emphasis on reducing manual activities and creating scalable workflows.
Take ownership of assigned accounting processes and proactively identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Assist with accounting and reporting activities associated with Eataly’s ERP environment and ongoing process transformation.
Collaborate with FP&A, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to resolve accounting matters and improve financial reporting.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and explaining accounting processes and balances.
Assist with sales and local tax accounting and related reconciliations, as applicable.
Maintain clear documentation of accounting procedures, reconciliations, and controls.