Senior Accountant

Hourglass Cosmetics•West Hollywood, CA

15h•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing consumer products business. This role will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing accounting operations, and partnering across functions to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with experience in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. This role will report to the Assistant Controller.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in consumer/manufacturing industry
BA/BS required
Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and internal controls frameworks
Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of data management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly collaborative, detail oriented and resourceful
Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Audit or Big4 experience a strong plus

Responsibilities

Perform accounting functions, including but not limited to month-end close, intercompany accounting, leases, financial reporting, and fixed assets
Manage/prepare taxes; corporate income tax, indirect taxes (sales and use tax), and other taxes/business licenses
Support the Accounts Payable function on month-end tasks related to prepaids, accruals, and vendor management
Prepare and review closing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
Support annual audit and liaise with external auditors, ensuring all schedules and documentation are prepared accurately and on time
Aid in compliance with internal controls, and corporate policies
Assists with various accounting functions in problem resolution as needed and special projects