Accounting Lead

<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> <hr> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The role:</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We are seeking an <strong>Accounting Lead</strong> to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and manage the team’s workload. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established accounting policies and processes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will act as the primary operational lead for the accounting team, escalating issues as needed and partnering closely with the <strong>Senior Accounting Manager</strong> to support month-end close and continuous improvement initiatives.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></h3> <h4><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Team Supervision &amp; Daily Execution</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Supervise daily activities of the accounting team, including task allocation and deadline tracking.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Review work prepared by team members (journal entries, reconciliations, support schedules).</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to ensure consistent quality and development.</span><br><br></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Accounting Operations</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Prepare and review journal entries in accordance with established accounting policies.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Review balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on open items.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely in the ERP.</span><br><br></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Month-End Close Support</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Coordinate and execute assigned close activities following the close calendar.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure all deliverables are completed on time and escalates risks or delays early.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support variance analysis and reporting prepared for management review.</span><br><br></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Process Adherence, Improvements &amp; Compliance</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with defined accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Assist with preparing and reviewing deliverables for external audits.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proactively challenge existing approaches and set higher standards for execution and results</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Identify operational inefficiencies and propose improvements to the Senior Accounting Manager.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support implementation of approved process or system changes.</span><br><br></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Cross-Functional Coordination</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Act as the first point of contact for operational questions from AP, AR, and other teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Escalate complex accounting issues or judgment-based decisions to the Senior Accounting Manager.</span><br><br></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;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">4–6 years of accounting experience with strong exposure to US GAAP</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience applying US GAAP in day-to-day accounting operations (journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and close activities)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">1+ year of experience supervising or leading junior accounting staff</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Solid understanding of core US GAAP principles, including accrual accounting, revenue and expense recognition, and balance sheet integrity</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and strong Excel skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong attention to detail and ability to execute within established accounting policies and close timelines</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to identify issues and escalate accounting judgment matters appropriately</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment</span></li> </ul> <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;">🩺&nbsp;&nbsp;Health Insurance coverage</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🌅 401k Plan</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">⛱ Unlimited PTO&nbsp;</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;">🥘&nbsp;A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly</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;">🧘🏽‍♀️&nbsp;Wellness perks: access to fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">👩🏾‍🏫&nbsp;Personalized Spanish coach</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">🚀&nbsp;Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><h3>Compensation</h3> All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.</div><div class="title">Pay Range for this position</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$125,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$145,000 USD</span></div></div></div><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>