Accounting Manager, Beauty

The PCA Group • Melville, NY

10h • $75,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager, Beauty supports the CFO in overseeing daily accounting operations across multiple PCA entities. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational financial discipline while managing a small accounting team and partnering with warehouse leadership. This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a high-volume distribution and inventory-driven environment and is ready to grow into a future Controller-level role. This role operates in a warehouse-adjacent office environment where safety, environmental, and operational considerations require consistent attention. This is an in-house role, working Monday - Friday 9am-6pm (Ronkonkoma, NY)

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in accounting or finance leadership (Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or similar)
• Strong understanding of financial statements, inventory accounting, and detailed financial analysis
• Experience in beauty, cosmetics, wellness, retail, e-commerce, or consumer brands strongly preferred
• Experience with multi-entity accounting preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience
• Knowledge of sales tax compliance (U.S. and international preferred)

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA-track.
• Experience in beauty, distribution, logistics, or e-commerce environments.
• Experience working with ADP, TriNet, or similar payroll/benefits platforms (common in PCA operations).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting functions including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition
• Support month-end and year-end close across multiple PCA entities
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
• Maintain quality control over financial transactions and reporting accuracy
• Assist with preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting
• Provide operational financial reporting to warehouse and brand teams
• Support regulatory reporting and audit preparation
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance with GAAP and international requirements
• Manage and comply with Sales Tax filings (U.S. and International)
• Document and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Support inventory analysis and margin reporting for PCA’s distribution operations
• Partner with HR and Operations on payroll allocations, overtime tracking, and warehouse labor reporting
• Supervise accounting staff as assigned
• Partner with warehouse management to ensure accurate inventory and cost reporting
• Collaborate with TriNet, ADP, auditors, and external partners as needed
• Oversight of assigned accounting staff and coordination with Warehouse Management teams on inventory reporting

Benefits

• Phenomenal discounts on products within the beauty industry and beyond
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with supplemental benefits available after 60 days
• 401 (k) available after 1 year of service with up to a 4% match
• 17 days PTO and Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed