Senior Accounting Associate

Kiss Nail Products, Inc.; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Kiss Nail Products, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to support day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close across multiple entities. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with high transaction volumes. Prior SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably corporate accounting.
• Solid understanding of General Ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting docs.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Review general ledger for accuracy and proper classification.
• Conduct variance and trend analysis with explanations for fluctuations.
• Support AP and AR activities; review transactions and resolve issues.
• Reconcile subledger to General Ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding items and follow up with departments until resolved.
• Assist intercompany transactions and reconciliations across entities.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for transactions and reconciliations.
• Support audits with schedules and explanations.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure proper approvals and coding.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Month-end close

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Intercompany transactions

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP Concur

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close process, with a focus on accuracy, timely completion, and effective account reconciliation. This position will independently handle assigned accounting areas, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and transaction review, while working closely with other Accounting team members and cross-functional departments to resolve issues and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple entities and high transaction volumes. This role requires someone who can not only process accounting transactions, but also understand the underlying accounting impact, identify discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities in accordance with the close schedule.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, proper classification, and unusual or outstanding items.
• Perform variance and trend analysis and provide clear explanations for significant fluctuations.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities as needed, including transaction review, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
• Reconcile subledger and operational data to the General Ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding accounting items and proactively follow up with appropriate departments until resolution.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Support external and internal audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure transactions are properly supported, approved, coded, and recorded.
• Identify recurring issues, inefficient processes, and opportunities to strengthen accounting controls or improve workflow.
• Participate in accounting process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives.
• Assist Accounting Managers and senior team members with ad hoc accounting analysis and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a corporate accounting environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, General Ledger accounting, and the month-end close process.
• Hands‑on experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and other reconciliation and analysis functions.
• Experience with SAP or another large ERP system preferred.
• Experience with SAP Concur or other AP/expense management systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within the Accounting team and across departments.
• Education(s): Bachelor of Arts (B.A): Accounting
• Work Experience: Experience Range III: 4 - 8 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field
• Skill(s): Accounting
• Language(s): English
• Certification(s): Not Applicable

Benefits

• Premium Medical Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.)
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room
• Summer Fridays
• Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Relocation Support for New Hires
• Work Anniversary Recognitions
• Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• License/Certification Reimbursements
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card
• Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)
• Vehicle Perks

Compensation

The anticipated compensation range is 22.75 - 44.50 USD Hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. KISS Beauty Group is a global platform dedicated to creating exceptional solutions for effortless beauty. For more than three decades, we have helped transform how people engage with beauty-bringing professional-quality innovation into everyday life and making it accessible to millions of consumers around the world. Today, our brands reach consumers in over 100 countries, inspiring confidence, creativity, and self-expression. At the heart of the group is a simple belief: beauty belongs to everyone. When people feel free to celebrate their own beauty, beauty becomes more meaningful, more joyful, and more inclusive. Kiss Beauty Group brings together a portfolio of beauty brands-including KISS, imPRESS, Falscara, and more-that share a common purpose: helping people everywhere celebrate their beauty. “Kiss Beauty Group” is a collective brand identity referring to a portfolio of beauty brands operated by affiliated companies. Each company operates as a separate legal entity and is responsible for its own employment and contractual obligations.