Senior Accountant

BIC•Norwalk, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways. Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel skills.
Understanding of intercompany accounting and consolidation processes.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Active pursuit of CPA.
Public accounting or audit experience is a plus.
Experience with JDE, HFM, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP/reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for assigned U.S. legal entities and accounting areas.
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other accounting adjustments.
Support timely and accurate financial reporting and consolidation deliverables.
Prepare financial reporting packages for corporate consolidation.
Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the close process.
Prepare and maintain reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
Ensure account balances are fully supported, accurately recorded, and compliant with company policies and accounting standards.
Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for assigned accounts.
Support balance sheet reviews and other controllership activities.
Process and reconcile intercompany transactions with BIC affiliates across North America, Europe, and other global regions.
Partner with international accounting teams to investigate and resolve intercompany differences before close deadlines.
Ensure intercompany activity is accurately recorded and aligned across entities for consolidation purposes.
Support the reconciliation and settlement of intercompany balances.
Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for intercompany activity.