 Position Description
WHO IS THE BODY SHOP?
We're a global business, an ethical business and a growing business. In North America, we market and sell a variety of products that give our customers exactly what they need to wash their hair, keep their hands soft, fill their homes with a fresh aroma and make their lives more beautiful. We are part of the L'Oréal family and if you get the impression that we're a customer-focused business, you're right.
We're also a company based on values. In everything we do, we're committed to helping protect the planet, defend human rights, activate self-esteem, support community trade and create animal cruelty free cosmetics. In this way, we've created a fantastic experience for everyone who shops at The Body Shop and everyone who works at The Body Shop.
Does it work? Our business is growing and we're opening stores all over the world every day. We're also setting up new marketing channels and enhancing our existing online shopping tools and our home party experience - The Body Shop At Home™.
The Body Shop is a great place to build a career. This is where your future will truly be your own. You'll have the opportunity to take your skills into a new area, grow your career in a whole new way and experience a new level of success.
If The Body Shop is going to achieve true customer satisfaction, you need to be able to achieve true professional satisfaction. Ready? You can join the 31,000 Global Associates of The Body Shop.
TO APPLY: www.thebodyshopinternational.com
The Body Shop is an equal opportunity employer.
This is a temp to hire position.
The Staff Accountant will assist in the preparation of month and year end financial statements. Primary areas of responsibility will include (a) calculating, assessing, allocating, and accruing most shop and corporate expenses, (b) preparation of line item detail for corporate expenses to all dept vice presidents, (c) recorded journal entries as required by the commercial finance team, (d) oversight of the car leasing program and (e) daily reporting. Work with other departments to investigate charges, allocation of expenses or provide backup documentations. Other duties will include general ledger analysis and reconciliations along with special projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Prepare and enter journal entries for various business transactions and accounting functions, accrue most expenses during month end close
· Prepare and Distribute Central Overhead P&Ls (detailed) and Trial Balance to all Department VPs and Directors. US, CA, and MEX
· Provide general Ledger Analysis & Cost Center Analysis. Investigate, and ensure all the entries/charges are posted into correct GL & cost center, US, CA, and MEX.
· Reclass Miscellaneous , and incorrect charges intro right GL using right cost/profit center
· Prepare and distribute Shop Controllable Cost reports for various expenses of US & CA to Shop Operations & Finance MGMT.
· Prepare and distribute summary of US & CA Repairs & Maintenance to Finance & Real Estate MGMT.
· Primary contact for Shop ops, HR, Logistics, and all other departments for detailed P&L inquiries.
· Maintain schedule of Lease required advertising and work with marketing to ensure expenses are adequately stated in correct period
· Prepare and Distribute Monthly, quarterly, and Certifies Sales, and Revenue reports to landlords in US & CA.
· Support Manager of Financial reporting with any accounting or financial issue on a daily basis
· Participate in ways to reduce expenses.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
· BS degree in Accounting - CPA Candidate
· Attention to detail with an analytical and inquisitive nature
· Able to work to strict deadlines and take responsibility for work produced
· Strong business acumen
· Must have excellent MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Access skills
· Experience with SAP / BW a plus
· Spanish language skills preferred
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