Accountant

Job ID : 116044

Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)

Address: 525 Market St, 32nd Floor , San Francisco , CA 94105 , United States (US)

Job Type: Full Time

Position Type (Regular/Temporary): Regular Employee

Job Function: Finance

Position Summary

The GL Accountant is an integral part of the financial accounting team. This role supports the Sephora inside JC Penney business, corporate cost centers, and preparation of intercompany billings. In addition, this role supports the external audit and works on various ad hoc projects. This position works cross functionally with corporate business partners, BP&A team, and other members of the accounting team. This position reports directly in to the Accounting Manager.

Position Responsibilities

Drive the monthly close for the corporate accounting function and Sephora Inside JC Penney including meeting with business partners, recording monthly journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts

Partner with the BP&A team to assist with budget and forecasting for corporate lines.

Design and implement updated accrual procedures for various corporate line items

Perform ad hoc analysis to drive decision making for the leadership team, in particular working with business partners

Maintain documentation of processes related to accounting procedures and internal controls

Responsible for vendor setup maintenance for new and change vendors

Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, or related field

1-3 years of accounting experience and/or related financial analysis experience

Experience with SAP and SAP BusinessObjects (BPC) preferred

actively seeking CPA qualification

Skill Requirements

Demonstrates strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Owns the work, and is focused, effective, and efficient

Strong attention to detail with an ability to handle large volumes of complex data with consistency and accuracy

Thrives in an environment that is fast-paced, rapidly changing, and customer service-oriented

Is a dynamic, highly motivated person who works well independently and as part of a team

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Passionate and energetic person who wants to be part of a growing team

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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
SEPHORA has been changing the face of prestige cosmetics since its debut in 1970s Paris. Sephora was acquired by luxury group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) in 1997 then launched stateside in 1998, and is currently home to 200 world-class brands – including its own private label, SEPHORA COLLECTION. Sephora’s curated assortment features more than 14,000 products including makeup, skin care, perfume, hair care, body, professional tools and more. Sephora is the beauty education hub, offering consultations at the Beauty Studio, a variety of complimentary classes, one-on-one service from Personal Beauty Advisors, and exclusive retail technology SKINCARE IQ, COLOR IQ, and FRAGRANCE IQ. Sephora is an international force in beauty, and its award-winning website and ever-growing presence on social-media make it the world’s premier digital beauty destination.