Associate Accountant

White Cube

Posted about 14 hours ago

Full Time

New York, New York

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The Associate Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting operations, including treasury management, invoice processing, and general ledger maintenance. They will also support month-end closing, financial reporting, and audit processes while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Associate Accountant to join our US Finance team. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience (internships included). Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems like Sage are desirable, as is a background in or strong interest in art.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Accounting

Finance

Treasury management

Invoice management

General ledger

Month-end close

Reconciliation

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Audit support

GAAP

Excel

Sage Intaact

Compliance

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: UK Head of Sales Invoicing/Director of Finance US
Location: New York (Hybrid/On‑site 3 days minimum & as applicable)

About White Cube 

White Cube is a leading contemporary commercial gallery which represents over more than 60 international artists and artist estates and has locations across three continents. With established galleries in London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Seoul. Since its inception in 1993, the gallery has exhibited the work of many of the world’s most highly acclaimed contemporary artists. 


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 

Invoice Management
  • Prepare on a timely basis accurate sales invoices for the US market, supporting other markets when 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) 
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)

Skills & Competencies
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organisational 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
  • Background in or strong interest in art is desirable

Salary
$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).

White Cube

White Cube’s exhibition programme extends across locations in London, Hong Kong, Paris, New York, Seoul and online. Since its inception in 1993, the gallery has exhibited the work of many of the world’s most highly acclaimed contemporary artists.

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