GL Accountant
About this role
You’re sooo Benefit!
The General Ledger Accountant ensures the completeness and accuracy of the financial statements through the management, review, and the analysis of accounting processes. This requires not only technical accounting expertise, but also the regular exercise of independent review and judgement of general ledger accounts.
This individual will be providing thorough reporting and analysis on technical and operational tasks and is to communicate with management on findings.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform both technical and operational tasks of the monthly financial close activities. Activities include general ledger maintenance, preparing journal entries and verifying proper general ledger coding for different cost centers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Analyze the balance sheet account fluctuations to identify potential areas of risk and opportunities for business operations. Provide insights to improve financial performance.
- Collaborate with the finance team to review monthly P&Ls for assigned cost centers and perform variance analysis of actuals to forecast and budget, investigate, and explain any major discrepancies, and provide insightful actionable recommendations.
- Actively contribute to the department and company initiatives to improve processes and demonstrate an ability to understand / translate its financial impact.
- Manage US and CA statutory tax compliance filings and issues including, but not limited to, Sales and Use tax, SF gross receipts, VAT; working with 3rd party advisors and LVMH, Inc. tax teams, as needed.
- Analyze sales and use tax data from the accounting systems/POS system to ensure the proper tax is collected and reflected on tax returns and supporting documentation.
- Communicate errors or discrepancies noted and assist in mentioned corrective actions.
- Support internal/external audits and tax return preparation by gathering requested data, conducted analysis of data and tax laws and to resolve open issues.
- Independently lead special, ad-hoc projects, as needed.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Demonstrate high level of knowledge and understanding of GAAP.
- Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
- Month end reconciliation and analysis.
- Knowledge of technical accounting functions and experience in financial record keeping.
- Experience with auditing financial statements and documents.
- Prepare journal entries such as accruals and reclasses for month end/year end close.
Schedule:
- Hybrid – Onsite presence required at Benefit HQ 3x per week
The target salary range for this position is $72,000-$108,000 annually. The actual salary offered is based on market location and will depend on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, years of relevant experience; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. This position is eligible to earn an annual bonus. This position is also eligible for the following benefits, including but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs; employee discounts/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts.
- Contract type: Permanent Job
Company at a glance
Oh, hey! We’re Benefit Cosmetics. You know, the brand behind Benetint, The POREfessional, Hoola, BADgal BANG!, and probably at least one brow product in your bag (we are the world’s #1 brow brand*, after all).
Founded in San Francisco in 1976 by trailblazing twin sisters Jean & Jane Ford during an era of rule-breaking revolution & free-flowing creativity, we’ve been making beauty radically feelgood with inventive solutions that pack a punch and serve a smile ever since. Today, we operate under luxury products group Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) in more than 60 countries, with 3,000+ boutiques & service destinations (and growing!), plus 5,000+ trained Brow & Beauty experts worldwide.
We believe beauty should lift us up, never bring us down. To us, beauty is all about feeling good, saying yes to what brings us joy, and forgetting the rest.
At Benefit, we live by four pledges: to have fun, make our own rules, build real connections, and always invent creative solutions to unmet beauty needs.
Everyone is welcome here, and we’re committed to driving positive change worldwide. From creating global Employee Resource Groups to advancing sustainable packaging & practices, to giving back to women & girls through our Bold is Beautiful philanthropy program, we’re as passionate about doing good as feeling good.
Our people are our #1 priority. 💖 As a certified Great Place to Work in 34 countries (and counting!), the well-being, happiness, and growth of our teams come first. From flexible work conditions and health & wellness benefits to global career opportunities and access to LVMH resources (and employee sales 😊), we’re focused on helping our teams grow & make an impact—with plenty of perks along the way.
So, whether you want a beauty solution you can trust, you’re on the hunt for your dream job, or you just need a laugh, we’ve got what you need to feel good at Benefit. Because feeling good is always a good look.
Top Benefits
- Comprehensive health plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Paid time off programs
- Employee discounts
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Annual bonus
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