accountant I, Corporate Accounting

February 17, 2026

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About the position

Now Brewing - accountant I, Corporate Accounting! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. As an accountant I, you will be responsible for accounting for compensation and benefits, including retail bonus plans, vacation liabilities, and weekly payroll imports and reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and self-review journal entries for accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable accounting principles.
Reconcile accounts.
Maintain and develop various accounting systems and processes.
Perform trend and variance analysis as part of month and quarter end close.
Support quarterly earnings and ongoing budget and forecasting processes.
Produce ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support business operational, financial and strategic decisions.
Participate in collaborative projects and assignments as needed to support the goals of the department.

Requirements

Experience in accounting at a professional level, including journal entries, account reconciliation, reporting and analysis or equivalent experience.
Bachelor's degree required, degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
Experience using an ERP system and business intelligence and reporting tools (such as Hyperion, SAP and Oracle) preferred.
CPA preferred.

Benefits

Access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave.
Family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire.
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked).
Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program.
Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
Backup care and DACA reimbursement.

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