Sr. Accountant, CB & TREX

SR. ACCOUNTANT

NYC

 

 

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

 

We’re Coty, one of the world’s largest beauty companies with a portfolio of iconic brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and body care, serving consumers around the world. Coty and our brands empower people to express themselves freely, creating their own visions of beauty; and we are committed to making a positive impact on the planet. As a Senior Accountant in our Local Custodian Operations Team, you will get to work across many different technical accounting matters, global accounting policy, external reporting, special projects, and implementation of new US GAAP guidance.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

As our Senior Accountant, you are responsible for financial reporting, analysis and compliance.

 

You will support monthly and quarterly close process, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and meet the deliverable deadlines. You will also review and analyze significant estimates, help on ad hoc tasks, and assist with internal and external audit requests.

 

Your main focus:

• Supporting US controlling & business teams during the close process which includes preparing journal entries, coordinating submission, and addressing accounting questions.
• Coordinating the preparation of corporate reporting requirements (Quarterly P&L and Balance Sheet Analytics, GAAP Checklist, Reporting Package, Short-Term Liquidity Forecast) within strict corporate reporting deadlines.
• Reviewing and analyzing significant estimates, such as revenue recognition, sales returns and markdowns, allowance for doubtful accounts, customer incentive allowances, and fringe estimates.
• Preparing account reconciliations/analyses for balance sheet and related P&L accounts (focused on areas of complexity/high risk).
• Performing Sarbanes-Oxley controls and certification processes quarterly, as well as assisting with documentation for external audit and review procedures.

Working for Coty means our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

 

The team consists of Senior Manager, Managers, and Senior Analysts, working closely together with several departments such as local US finance teams, corporate finance, and outsourced business partners. All your colleagues are motivated, responsible, and adaptive team players.

 

 QUALIFICATIONS

 

We’d love to see candidates who have:

 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field, CPA preferred.
• 3-5 years of industry experience, preferably manufacturing environments or public accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial performance and obtain valid explanations for variances.
• Proficiency in MS Office including intermediate level knowledge of Excel, which includes pivot tables, v/h-lookup, sum-if, if-then statements etc.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to handle large volumes of work through prioritization of key initiatives/deadlines and daily workload.
• Excellent problem-solving skills by always seeking the answer, solution or identifying the issue.

 

 

Desirable:

• Knowledge of SAP and Hyperion is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills and teamwork ethics.
• Process focused to include ability to follow, document and explain key processes and impact to accounting and reporting.

 

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