Senior Accountant

About this role

HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Senior Accountant (Hybrid Role)

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 highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing consumer products business. This role will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing accounting operations, and partnering across functions to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with experience in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

WHAT YOU DO

• Perform accounting functions, including but not limited to month-end close, intercompany accounting, leases, financial reporting, and fixed assets

• Manage/prepare taxes; corporate income tax, indirect taxes (sales and use tax), and other taxes/business licenses

• Support the Accounts Payable function on month-end tasks related to prepaids, accruals, and vendor management

• Prepare and review closing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations

• Support annual audit and liaise with external auditors, ensuring all schedules and documentation are prepared accurately and on time

• Aid in compliance with internal controls, and corporate policies

• Assists with various accounting functions in problem resolution as needed and special projects

YOU’LL GAIN:

• A wealth of experience within the finance and accounting umbrella of a growing global brand

• Cross functional exposure of the operations in luxury beauty

• Collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders across the organization

• Insight into the operations of Unilever Prestige, and the other brands within the…