Senior Accountant

Magic Spoon reimagines your childhood breakfast favorites with more protein, less sugar, and more fun. Since launching in 2019, we’ve brought our unbelievably tasty cereal to over one million customers online and over 20,000 stores nationwide. With our recently launched Protein Treats and Protein Granola we’re continuing to find new ways to make mornings magical – all made possible by our incredible team.

As a Senior Accountant at Magic Spoon, you’ll play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly and accurately. You’ll own critical accounting processes – from managing accounts payable and performing month-end close to maintaining compliance and supporting audits – ensuring that every transaction reflects our commitment to excellence. You’ll collaborate across teams to drive efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and provide meaningful insights that help guide financial decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive accountant to make an impact in a fast-paced, growing CPG business.

This is a full time, in-person/hybrid role (Tues, Weds, Thurs in office) based in Hudson Square, NYC.

Responsibilities: 

• Aid in the day-to-day financial operations, including cash, accounts payable, T&E and other general ledger activities
• Manage the business’ accounts payable process and purchase order three-way matching process
• Be an integral part of the 5-day month-end close process, driving efficiencies and performing reconciliations for key accounts such as cash, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, payables and accrued expenses, booking journal entries as necessary
• Provide thoughtful insights to FP&A team on monthly actual results, and support them in their budget-to-actual analysis
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual financial audits 
• Monitor & enforce the internal controls over our financial assets in order to drive accountability across the organization and ensure GAAP compliance, continuously improving accounting processes
• Support finance leadership in creation of ad-hoc financial reporting and special projects
• Collaborate internally to ensure that all transactions are booked in an accurate & timely manner
• Responsible for liaising with external vendors to obtain invoices and accruals timely
• Maintain & ensure sales tax compliance with all states
• Assist with year-end tax reporting and 1099 filings

Requirements

• Bachelorʼs degree in Finance or Accounting 
• 3+ years of accounting specific experience
• Public accounting experience and CPA certification preferred 
• Experience with CPG / retail is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards 
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills 
• Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Organized, detail-orientated and proactive team member 
• Excellent communication and time management skills 
• Outstanding attention to detail coupled with an ability to see a bigger picture
• Curious and collaborative nature

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity
• Bonus eligibility
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible vacation
• Catered lunch in office
• Dog friendly office 
• Unlimited cereal ✨🥣

What we value:

Hold on to the Dream 💫 Adult life shouldn’t be boring, prioritize your work/life balance, we can build a world-class company and have fun doing it

Don’t miss the bowl for the loops 🙌 We’re all working towards the same big goals, prioritize collaboration over ego, politics, or possessiveness

Be a Fruit Loop in a world of Cheerios 🌈 Bring your whole, unique self to work, celebrate and care for everyone

Pour your own milk…and don’t be afraid to spill a little 🥛 We trust you, use your best judgment to make decisions. Mistakes are inevitable, let’s learn from them!

No Added Sugar 🥄 We skip the sugarcoating – truth fuels growth, feedback builds muscles, and honest conversation is part of a balanced breakfast.

Magic Spoon is committed to building a company that not only represents, but includes, individuals across different backgrounds and perspectives. Everyone deserves an equal seat at the breakfast table. Magic Spoon intends to offer competitive base pay within the stated range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. To further compensate and recognize our employees for their work, our total compensation package includes equity and a robust benefits package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 – $105,000.