Senior Accountant

About the Company

Join a world-renowned leader in the beauty industry, committed to innovation, scientific excellence, and delivering high-quality products that meet diverse global beauty needs. With a strong foundation in quality, efficacy, safety, and sustainability, this organization continues to set the standard across the industry.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Accounting Analyst / Senior Accountant to support core financial operations across multiple business units. This role sits at the center of finance-owning critical components of the month-end close process, ensuring financial accuracy, and delivering insights that drive business performance.

You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity while partnering cross-functionally to solve complex issues, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and process journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll-forwards to support month-end close
• Own and support close activities across designated accounting areas
• Perform detailed general ledger analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Generate and distribute month-end reports and financial analyses

• Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies across accounts
• Input and manage financial data within ERP systems
• Develop reporting to support consolidated financial results

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance
• Act as a key point of contact for financial inquiries and issue resolution
• Support internal audit requests with documentation and analysis

• Prepare regulatory reporting in line with deadlines and requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Participate in ad hoc projects and finance initiatives

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in a corporate accounting environment
• Strong experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal oversight
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Deep understanding of financial controls and accounting processes
• Experience performing variance analysis and resolving discrepancies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Familiarity with IFRS
• CPA certification
• Audit experience
• Background in beauty, CPG, or consumer products

Why This Role

• High visibility across finance and business teams
• Opportunity to own critical financial processes end-to-end
• Strong cross-functional exposure and impact on decision-making
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment with room to grow

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent have access to benefits including subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, retirement plans with match, and free training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive.

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