Staff Accountant - General Accounting (Leases)

Job Description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT (GENERAL ACCOUNTING)

L’Oreal Shared Services – St. Petersburg, FL

L’Oréal leads the world of beauty with 35 global renowned brands such as L’Oreal Paris, Maybelline, Lancôme, Ralph Lauren, Matrix, Redken, Carol’s Daughter, Skinceuticals, Essie, Kiehl’s, YSL, NYX Professional Make Up, Urban Decay, Mizani, and Clarisonic. With $26.9 billion (Euros) in annual sales and record operating margin in 2018 at 18.3% of sales. We have a presence in 150 countries, over 400 registered patents, launching over 500 products a year and 3.7% of its consolidated sales invested into its world-wide research facilities, L’Oréal is a technologically advanced company which manufactures and supplies over 4.5 billion units annually to the world.

We are the Accounting team at the L’Oreal Shared Services located in St. Petersburg, FL. We lead the completion of all the critical accounting transactions. We ensure the compliance of our methods and processes, and develop the reports that are used to share our results globally. We are always aiming to reach even greater heights in terms of accuracy and timing and are looking for exceptional Accounting professionals like you.

Opportunity: Come join our dynamic team! We are currently actively looking for a:

STAFF ACCOUNTANT (GENERAL ACCOUNTING)

Summary:

• Responsible for specific accounting functions within the Shared Services Center supporting management and the central team
• Prepares journal entries, account analysis, and other analysis required for the month-end close

Description:

• Interpret and analyze lease documents to ensure all recurring Rent and CAM payments are paid in accordance with lease terms
• Create, edit, and research Framework Purchase Orders related to Rent and CAM payments
• Analyze Rent and CAM payments on monthly basis to ensure all were accurately paid
• Process IFRS16 qualifying new and amended leases in SLAN system for retreatment
• Correspond with landlords both via email and phone to resolve discrepancies related leases
• Assists in month end closing process for assigned areas
• Upload Journal entries and communicate issues to analysts
• Journal entry preparation
• General Ledger account analysis
• Prepare and issue various month end analysis
• Special projects as required

Requirements:

• BA / BS degree required, preferably in Accounting or related degree
• 1 - 3 years of related work experience required
• Must be able to work independently
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• SAP experience is a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as a member of a team.
• Must have a strong understanding of financial and operational controls.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

We offer excellent benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, profit sharing bonus, 401K, pension plan, summer hours, free goods allowance, work from home benefits and many more. We are looking for strong accountants interested in a long-term career with the #1 beauty company in the world!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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