Senior Accountant

EssilorLuxottica Group; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in Mason, OH seeks a Sr. Accountant to support revenue deferrals, month-end close, reconciliations and GAAP/IFRS compliance. You will work with global partners and auditors to ensure timely reporting and strong internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3+ years of experience, solid Excel and SAP skills, and the ability to drive process improvements. A CPA or MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• 3+ years of comparable experience.
• Strong accounting background.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to work within 2 SAP systems.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Self-starter with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage various function-based accounting activities (e.g. revenue deferrals, recording of expenses, depreciation).
• Complete month-end close duties and perform variance analysis.
• Coordinate with accounting, finance, and operations teams globally.
• Prepare/review reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve unreconciled items.
• Ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and SOX controls.
• Support internal and external auditors and quarterly/annual reviews.
• Identify process improvements and lead special projects.

Skills

Strong accounting

Analytical

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

MBA

CPA

Tools

SAP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

The Sr. Accountant participates in all function based accounting activities including estimates such as revenue deferrals, selling expenses, G&A expenses, marketing, budgeting and forecasting. Also performs all month-end close items, reconciles balance sheets and assists with month end reporting duties.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for various function-based accounting activities (e.g. revenue deferrals, recording of legal expense, marketing, depreciation, etc.).
• Completes month-end close duties accurately and timely (e.g. recording / approving journal entries, performing variance analysis, updating subledger details, etc..)
• Interacts with accounting, finance, and operations partners in North America and across the world.
• Prepares/reviews reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts. Analyzes balances to ensure they are accurate. Communicates unreconciled items to management.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP and IFRS accounting requirements, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
• Works directly with internal and external auditors to ensure successful and timely completion of internal audits and quarterly/annual reviews.
• Proactively identifies and implements process improvements as necessary.
• Completes special project work as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of comparable experience
• Strong Accounting background
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Highly analytical
• Self-disciplined/self-motivated
• In-depth understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Intermediate MS Excel and Word skills
• Ability to effectively work within 2 different SAP systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to be a self-starter, taking the initiative to solve problems
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to initiate and successfully accomplish personal and business goals
• Ability to analyze problems, to compile data, to determine facts and reach a logical conclusion
• Ability to prioritize and multi task
• Constructively challenge the process and take the initiative to search for opportunities to grow, improve and innovate
• Effective time management, organizational and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management and customers
• Ability to build strong business relationships in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.