Summer Intern, Finance & Accounting

Hourglass Cosmetics•West Hollywood, CA

2d•$20 - $22•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 motivated and driven Summer Intern to join our Finance and Accounting team. The ideal candidate will gain exposure to both finance and accounting, assisting in day-to-day activities while learning about the financial processes and systems that support the business. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact with and understand other key areas of the company, including operations, marketing, and strategy, providing a well-rounded business perspective.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Must be able to work from the Corporate Office in West Hollywood or Carson at least 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

Support month-end processes across both the finance and accounting function
Conduct financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance tracking
Drive automation opportunities within the team using Power Automate, Parabolo and Cauzzy AI tools
Build reporting dashboards in PowerBi
Process data and ensure accuracy in accounting software/spreadsheets
Create templates or workflows to streamline month-end or quarterly close activities
Provide support with account analysis and reconciliation
Ad Hoc Reporting: Provide timely insights for leadership through custom reports on sales trends, margin performance, or product profitability
Collaborate with team members to drive process improvement and enhancements
Participate in meetings to gain a deeper understanding of finance and accounting within an organization
Perform internal controls as required by our parent company