Unilever Hiring for Staff Accountant at Carson, California Full Time

Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Carson, CA

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Dermalogica continues to lead the professional skin care industry with distribution in over 100 countries. Our entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on environment and fast-paced culture encourage employees to be their best, bringing innovative solutions to reach the skin care professional and consumer. We are highly energetic, passionate, and results oriented. You will find that Dermalogica is a very special place, with tremendous opportunities ahead for us, all building upon a record of achievement.

In 2015 Dermalogica was acquired by Unilever, one of the world-s largest and most successful consumer goods companies. While Dermalogica continues to operate as a stand-alone entrepreneurial business, we now have enviable access to cutting edge capabilities and resources to help us win in our markets. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and thriving finance community at Dermalogica and Unilever Prestige, an exciting and supportive learning environment with future career opportunities.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Staff Accountant role will report to the Accounting Manager and will help drive month end close and implement process change within the accounting team. The Staff Accountant-s primary responsibilities will be for IFRS16 Lease Accounting, general accruals, account reconciliations, FX valuations, intercompany eliminations/reporting for Dermalogica.

The position is based out of the corporate headquarters in Carson, CA, with applicable hybrid on site back to work guidelines.

General Accounting Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly close process in accordance with GAAP, including preparation of journal entries and account analysis.

• Lead IFRS16 Lease Accounting or demonstrate a desire to learn.

• Timely and accurately maintains monthly balance sheet account reconciliations including, but not limited to cash, rebates, prepaids, provisions, payroll.

• Lead intercompany reporting, invoicing, and month end processing including foreign exchange revaluations.

• Works closely with Finance/Legal/IT teams to build reporting and compliance processes.

• Assists in documenting, reviewing, and analyzing processes for necessary controls and efficiencies.

• As the Company-s operations evolve and expand, identifies any impact, and takes appropriate action as needed.

• Assist and support annual audits.

• Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.

• 1-2 years general accounting experience

• Experience with working in a fast-close environment.

• Experience and comfort working with a range of different systems / accounting tools.

• Proficient in MS Excel.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work within a team environment.

• Ability to organize responsibilities and tasks.

• Ability to connect accounting concepts and communicate accounting messages in business language to the wider business.

• Courage to challenge established norms in a constructive way and drive change.

• Passion to develop themselves, unlimited growth opportunity.

• Ability to be objective and calm in high pressure situations.

• Detail oriented with a high level of ethics and integrity.

The expected base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, and budget.

This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

Apply now and become a team member for the preeminent global leader in skincare providing a competitive and comprehensive health benefits package including life/accident/disability insurance, wellness programs, paid family leave, domestic partner benefits, education/training programs, product allowances, fitness reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and a host of other great perks.

Dermalogica is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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