Sr Staff Accountant

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Bolingbrook, IL

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Ulta Beauty’s General Accounting department is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to support general ledger accounting, financial close, planning processes, and financial accounting systems. The role performs key period-end accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, internal controls, and support for forecasts and budgets. The accountant works with business partners and team members to ensure accurate accounting and reporting, resolve issues, and improve accounting and close processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
• CPA required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Solid analytical skills and technical accounting knowledge.
• Understanding of financial processes and internal controls.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential.
• Ability to work independently and with a group.
• Dedicated and detail-oriented.
• Self-starter with willingness to work hands-on.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Retail or public accounting experience preferred.
• SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred.
• BlackLine experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in period-, quarter-, and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting workpapers, and other close activities.
• Perform accounting activities for assigned areas, including cash and credit card activity, payroll, employee benefits, and insurance-related reserves.
• Analyze financial results and account activity, investigate period-over-period variances and unusual items, and document key drivers and findings for financial reporting.
• Partner with Payroll, Treasury, Benefits, and other business partners to obtain and evaluate information supporting accounting entries, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Perform intercompany accounting, including analyzing and clearing balances and investigating and resolving differences in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete account reconciliations and supporting documentation in accordance with accounting policies and internal control requirements.
• Support internal control compliance and provide documentation and assistance for internal and external audit requests.
• Provide accounting support for budgets and forecasts related to assigned areas.
• Serve as a resource for assigned accounting areas and partner with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting and process-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting and close processes.
• Perform other routine and non-routine accounting activities as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time associates receive paid time off and health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Eligible associates may earn additional compensation under the company’s bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior