About Sloomoo Institute

Sloomoo Institute is a rapidly growing interactive experience based on play, #satisfying through handmade slime, tapping into the senses, and ASMR. We are an art-inspired, immersive haven of color, design, and joy. Launched in 2019, Sloomoo Institute now has 5 locations and has been an enormous success, attracting over 1 million guests and billions of media impressions. Our fifth location opened in LA, September 2024, and is already exceeding all expectations. With more domestic and international growth on the near horizon, the future is very bright. Even more, slime play is known to support stress relief as much as it does your imagination! Driven by a mission to provide a reprieve from the chaos of the world and screen addiction, the brand has close ties to mental health non-profits and a dedication to inclusion as well as supporting neurodiversity through our experience and our workforce.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our multi-entity startup team in New York City. A successful Staff Accountant combines solid analytical skills with a deep knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. As the company grows and adds to the team, this role will be ever-changing and require the candidate to be flexible and open-minded while being detail-oriented and capable of helping create account processes for a fast-growing company. The ideal candidate will have experience with ERP systems and be comfortable wearing many hats in a dynamic startup environment and will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with our finance team.

Responsibilities

General Accounting:

• Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and other financial documentation, ensuring compliance with GAAP.

ERP Management:

• Utilize ERP software for accounting processes and ensure accurate data entry and reporting.

Month-End Close:

• Support the multi-entity month-end close process, including the preparation of account reconciliations.

Compliance:

• Support compliance with financial and tax regulations, GAAP standards, and company policies.

Cross-Functional Support:

• Collaborate with other departments to support business operations and provide financial insights and undertake special projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of accounting experience, startup environment strongly preferred.
• ERP Proficiency.
• Skills:
  • General understanding and ability to apply knowledge of US GAAP.
  • Self-motivated and able to work under pressure; dependable with deliverables and deadlines; able to multi-task.
  • Confidence, good judgment, self-motivation, energy, and personality to work in a fast-paced environment across all levels of management, functions, and geographies.
  • Willingness to take on various roles and responsibilities as needed in a dynamic work environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Inclusivity Statement:

Sloomoo Institute is a company that respects and welcomes the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, career development opportunities and promoting initiatives aimed at creating a culture that is meaningful, innovative and successful. Sloomoo Institute does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with neurodiversity or a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.