Sr. Accounting Analyst

About CookUnity: 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. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting. About the Team: You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative Accounting & Finance team 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. The Role We’re looking for a Sr. Accounting Analyst to own prepaid expense reconciliations, lease accounting, and expense analysis across software, insurance, utilities, and general operating expenses. 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. The position reports directly to the Sr. Accounting Manager and is a full-time role. Responsibilities • Own the monthly close for assigned accounts, preparing journal entries, accruals, and adjustments within established deadlines. • Prepares and maintains clear and well documented account reconciliations for their area of responsibility. • 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. • Review lease agreements, amendments, renewals, and terminations, identifying accounting implications and coordinating the appropriate treatment with the Accounting Manager. • Ensure proper classification and recording of rent, utilities, and other occupancy-related expenses based on contract terms and applicable accounting policies. • Own prepaid expense reconciliations and amortization schedules, ensuring expenses are recognized in the appropriate periods. • Perform monthly variance analysis for software, insurance, utilities, rent, and general operating expenses, investigating movements and providing clear, supported explanations. • Review invoices, contracts, and account activity to identify missing accruals, coding errors, and timing differences. • Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and proactively resolve outstanding items. • Collaborate with Accounts Payable, FP&A, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders to obtain timely information and ensure accurate expense recognition. • Maintain process documentation and support internal controls across assigned areas. • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits. • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives, reviewing outputs critically to ensure accuracy. • Support ad hoc accounting projects as needed. Qualifications • 3–4 years of relevant experience in accounting or audit roles. • Advanced English skills, with the ability to communicate accounting matters clearly in writing and verbally. • Experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Experience preparing prepaid expense reconciliations and amortization schedules. • Degree in Accounting or a related field. • Strong understanding of expense recognition and the distinction between rent, utilities, and other occupancy-related charges. • Experience performing account variance analysis and explaining the underlying business drivers. • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills. • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound accounting judgment. • Ability to independently manage assigned responsibilities, meet deadlines, and proactively communicate issues or roadblocks. • Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills across teams. Preferred Qualifications • Hands-on experience with LeaseQuery. • US GAAP knowledge, including ASC 842 lease accounting. • Experience with NetSuite. • Experience with multi-currency entities. • Experience improving accounting processes through automation or AI tools, including validating the accuracy of their outputs. Learn More About CookUnity 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: CookUnity's Leadership Principles – The values and behaviors that guide how we operate, collaborate, and scale. We hope this provides valuable insight into our culture and product vision. If this excites you, we’d love to connect! Benefits 💸 Get paid in USD 🗺 Work remotely: design the life that you want ⛱ Enjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date 🎄 16 fully paid Argentinean holidays 🩺 Healthcare Benefit: Monthly stipend to use in your preferred healthcare provider 🗓️ 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical 🐣 Paid Family leave 🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises 🧘🏽‍♀️ 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 🤖 AI-forward workplace: enterprise access to ChatGPT and Claude to help you work smarter and grow faster. 🧑‍🏫 Personalized English coach 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. Thank you for your time! CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. A quick note for all candidates We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief “proof of humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us: • Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com • Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page. • We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. • We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away. 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 we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.