Sr. Accounting Analyst at CookUnity

<div class="content-intro"><h3>About CookUnity:</h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: <strong data-stringify-type="bold">empower Chefs to nourish the world.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.</span></p></div><h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">About the Team:</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative <strong>Accounting &amp; Finance team</strong> that truly partners with Operations and Supply Chain. We value curiosity, ownership, and teamwork, and we believe the best results come from people who aren’t afraid to ask questions, dig deeper, and help each other out. As we continue to grow, the team plays a key role in building scalable processes while staying close to the day-to-day realities of the business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Role</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We’re looking for a <strong>Sr. Accounting Analyst</strong> to own prepaid expense reconciliations, lease accounting, and expense analysis across software, insurance, utilities, and general operating expenses.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This role plays a key part in the monthly close, ensuring accurate accounting records, complete supporting documentation, and clear explanations of account variances. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with curiosity, attention to detail, is adept at balance sheet account reconciliations and the ability to independently manage assigned processes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The position reports directly to the Sr. Accounting Manager and is a full-time role.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Own the monthly close for assigned accounts, preparing journal entries, accruals, and adjustments within established deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Prepares and maintains clear and well documented account reconciliations for their area of responsibility.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain lease accounting under ASC 842, including lease schedules, monthly entries, and reconciliations of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities using 3rd part lease accounting software.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Review lease agreements, amendments, renewals, and terminations, identifying accounting implications and coordinating the appropriate treatment with the Accounting Manager.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure proper classification and recording of rent, utilities, and other occupancy-related expenses based on contract terms and applicable accounting policies.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Own prepaid expense reconciliations and amortization schedules, ensuring expenses are recognized in the appropriate periods.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Perform monthly variance analysis for software, insurance, utilities, rent, and general operating expenses, investigating movements and providing clear, supported explanations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Review invoices, contracts, and account activity to identify missing accruals, coding errors, and timing differences.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and proactively resolve outstanding items.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with Accounts Payable, FP&amp;A, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders to obtain timely information and ensure accurate expense recognition.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain process documentation and support internal controls across assigned areas.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives, reviewing outputs critically to ensure accuracy.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support ad hoc accounting projects as needed.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">3–4 years of relevant experience in accounting or audit roles.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Advanced English skills, with the ability to communicate accounting matters clearly in writing and verbally.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience preparing prepaid expense reconciliations and amortization schedules.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Degree in Accounting or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of expense recognition and the distinction between rent, utilities, and other occupancy-related charges.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience performing account variance analysis and explaining the underlying business drivers.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound accounting judgment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to independently manage assigned responsibilities, meet deadlines, and proactively communicate issues or roadblocks.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills across teams.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience with <strong>LeaseQuery</strong>.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">US GAAP knowledge, including <strong>ASC 842 lease accounting</strong>.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with <strong>NetSuite</strong>.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with multi-currency entities.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience improving accounting processes through automation or AI tools, including validating the accuracy of their outputs.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Learn More About CookUnity</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We believe great leadership starts with alignment on vision, values, and ways of working. To give you deeper insight into who we are and what we’re looking for, we invite you to explore:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kohBYniUsiy3HwhxtPcTlrijSgESRxQJejy9rIY-lko/edit?usp=sharing"><strong>CookUnity's Leadership Principles</strong></a>&nbsp;– The values and behaviors that guide how we operate, collaborate, and scale.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We hope this provides valuable insight into our culture and product vision. If this excites you, we’d love to connect!</span></p> <hr> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Benefits</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">💸 Get paid in USD</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🗺&nbsp;Work remotely: design the life that you want</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">⛱&nbsp;Enjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🎄&nbsp;16 fully paid Argentinean holidays</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🩺&nbsp;Healthcare Benefit: Monthly stipend to use in your preferred healthcare provider</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🗓️&nbsp;5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🐣&nbsp;Paid Family leave</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🕯&nbsp;Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🧘🏽‍♀️ Customize the benefits that suit your needs! Access a range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platform</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🤖 AI-forward workplace: enterprise access to ChatGPT and Claude to help you work smarter and grow faster.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🧑‍🏫 Personalized English coach</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you.&nbsp;<strong>Thank you for your time!</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer</strong>. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.</span></em></p> <p class="p-rich_text_section"><em><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>A quick note for all candidates</strong></span></em><br><em><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data)&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">stay safe while applying to CookUnity.</strong>&nbsp;We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">“proof of humanity”</strong> to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. </span></em><em><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us:</span></em></p> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Apply only through our official channels. </strong></span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">All open roles are listed on our official careers page:&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="http://careers.cookunity.com/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://careers.cookunity.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">careers.cookunity.com</a></span></span></em></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. </strong></span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">LinkedIn Company Page</a>.</span></span></em></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. </strong></span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">That means emails ending in&nbsp;<code class="c-mrkdwn__code" data-stringify-type="code">@cookunity.com</code>&nbsp;and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.</span></span></em></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. </strong></span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away.</span></span></em></li> </ul> <p class="p-rich_text_section"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>If something ever feels off or you’re unsure about a message, we’d much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. We appreciate your interest in joining CookUnity — and <strong>we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.</strong></em></span></p></div>