Accountant, GL

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.

In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will be ACCA qualified and bring 5 years’ accounting experience, including audit exposure within a UK and/or international environment. The successful individual will be a proactive self-starter with a strong foundation in financial accounting and a keen interest in driving process improvements. They will be comfortable collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

The Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day general ledger accounting activities, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and support for internal and external financial audits.

•    Prepares bank reconciliations, gift card liability reconciliations, loyalty, and other related accounting entries. 
•    Reconcile monthly eCommerce sales.
•    Assist in assuring effectiveness of control environment for eCommerce activities. Includes compliance with  UK&U.S. GAAP, SOX, and Delegation of Authority requirements.
•    Ensure compliance with company policies (e.g. Financial, Procurement, etc.) Identify and implement appropriate controls for new platforms and processes in support if eCommerce growth and initiatives.
•    Support system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements in eCommerce.
•    Participate as a key team member to ensure compliance with controllership standards and successful operational implementations.
•    Post journal entries, monthly accruals and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.
•    Supporting team on month-end close procedures.
•    Provides outside auditors with assistance, gathers necessary account information and documents to for quarterly audits.
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.

•    ACCA, or relevant required.
•    5+ years in experience in accounting
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude, ability to organize work with large amounts of information efficiently, with strong attention to detail.
•    Enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
•    Knowledge of  UK generally accepted accounting principles. 
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software. (i.e. advanced excel skills and SAP