Associate Accountant
White Cube, New York, NY, United States
Reports to: UK Head of Sales Invoicing / Director of Finance US
This role is solely based in New York and we will only be accepting applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United States.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Associate Accountant to join our US Finance team in New York. This is a newly created role supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of our US gallery, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and strong compliance with internal controls. You’ll work closely with both the UK and US finance teams, delivering sales invoices to customers and support the month-end close, reporting, and audit processes.
Key Responsibilities
Treasury Management
Monitor and reconcile daily activity across GBP, USD, EUR bank accounts
Match incoming funds to sales and raise deposit invoices where required
Prepare on a timely basis accurate sales invoices for the US market in accordance with tax and AML regulations, supporting other markets when required
Assist sales team with queries regarding shipping of artworks, US sales tax queries and any artist resale right queries and calculations
Provide training to sales team as required
General Accounting
Support with month‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation
Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payments in a timely manner
Maintain accurate vendor and customer records
Reporting & Analysis
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules
Support variance analysis and provide explanations as required
Compile documentation for internal and external audits
Compliance & Controls
Ensure transactions comply with company policies and accounting standards
Support tax‑related filings and information requests (sales tax, VAT, etc., as applicable)
Systems & Process Support
Work with the implementation of our new financial software – Sage Intaact
Assist with process improvements and documentation of procedures
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
1–3 years of accounting or finance experience (internships included)
Good understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sage preferred)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Team‑oriented, proactive, and eager to learn
$80,000 – 90,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and excellent benefits
This application will close on Tuesday 28th April at 5:30pm and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
(Please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship, nor guarantee future sponsorship opportunities, for this role).
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This role is solely based in New York and we will only be accepting applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United States.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Associate Accountant to join our US Finance team in New York. This is a newly created role supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of our US gallery, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and strong compliance with internal controls. You’ll work closely with both the UK and US finance teams, delivering sales invoices to customers and support the month-end close, reporting, and audit processes.
Key Responsibilities
Treasury Management
Monitor and reconcile daily activity across GBP, USD, EUR bank accounts
Match incoming funds to sales and raise deposit invoices where required
Prepare on a timely basis accurate sales invoices for the US market in accordance with tax and AML regulations, supporting other markets when required
Assist sales team with queries regarding shipping of artworks, US sales tax queries and any artist resale right queries and calculations
Provide training to sales team as required
General Accounting
Support with month‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation
Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payments in a timely manner
Maintain accurate vendor and customer records
Reporting & Analysis
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules
Support variance analysis and provide explanations as required
Compile documentation for internal and external audits
Compliance & Controls
Ensure transactions comply with company policies and accounting standards
Support tax‑related filings and information requests (sales tax, VAT, etc., as applicable)
Systems & Process Support
Work with the implementation of our new financial software – Sage Intaact
Assist with process improvements and documentation of procedures
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
1–3 years of accounting or finance experience (internships included)
Good understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sage preferred)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Team‑oriented, proactive, and eager to learn
$80,000 – 90,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and excellent benefits
This application will close on Tuesday 28th April at 5:30pm and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
(Please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship, nor guarantee future sponsorship opportunities, for this role).
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