Senior Accountant

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.

In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 22 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

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Position Summary

We are currently looking for an analytical, collaborative and organized Senior Accountant to join our dynamic, high-growth skincare company, Naturium. This candidate is responsible for day-to-day operations of AR, posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, audit and other ad-hoc projects. The Senior Accountant applies experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. This position will be based in either our West Hollywood or Oakland corporate headquarters which is currently open in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities:

· Assist in managing the monthly and annual financial statement closing process and reviews preliminary results for variances, reasonability, etc.

· Maintain the general ledger. Prepare journal entries posting and monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts such as AP/AR, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other accrued expenses. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and accurate.

· Establish a new OPEX and sales allowances accrual process which includes working closely with the FP&A Analyst and business leaders monthly.

· Prepare monthly schedules and work papers for various balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring documentation is accurate and organized

· Work with vendors and operations teams to clear open vendor deposits and accrued purchases related to purchases of inventory.

· Assist with establishing and maintaining corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure conformance with US GAAP and SOX laws/regulations.

· Initiate processes and streamline existing processes for efficiency and to sustain future growth of enterprise.

· Contribute during external audits, which may include submitting requests and coordination to ensure audit timelines are met, and escalating issues as they arise.

· Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements: 

· B.S./B.A. in Finance, Accounting or equivalent; MBA a plus.

· 3 years of experience in Consumer Products or Retail, with public accounting experience required.

· CPA is a plus with 3+ years of audit experience from a global or national CPA firm

· Experience in a consumer products company or retailer dealing with trade spending a plus

· Inventory experience a plus

· Excellent knowledge and application of US GAAP

· Advanced knowledge and experience in Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office

· Strong project management skills

· Direct experience with Accounting ERP systems (NetSuite or SAP), and Bill.com

· Proven ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth company by maintaining focus, strong organization, and time management skills.

· Solution orientated and innovative with the desire to bring ideas forward and get involved in all areas of the business.

· Excellent relationship skills, a team player with the ability to inspire others.

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

· Ability to perform tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.

· Flexible to respond to requests and work cross-functionally.

· Strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to excellence.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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