Senior Corporate Accountant

MERIT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A beauty brand in New York is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to manage global accounting activities. This role involves financial reporting, month-end closing, and maintaining the general ledger. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of experience, preferably with a CPA license. Strong skills in U.S. GAAP, detail orientation, and proficiency in Excel and NetSuite are essential for success in this role within a growing company.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and industry preferred.
• CPA license or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting topics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating accurate & timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Own portions of the month-end closing process and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with departments to implement financial process improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Tipalti

Navan

Job description

MERIT is a minimalist beauty brand that makes it impossible to mess up products for a multi-generational community. Designed by makeup consumers — not artists — MERIT was created as the antidote to the overwhelming world of beauty. We simplify what it takes to get ready by creating only well-edited essentials that help you do more with less. With minimalism at its core, MERIT remains intentional in the products it creates, spending years perfecting every detail to ensure it’s not just another product, but one that you can live with for years to come.

The Senior Corporate Accountant will support all global accounting activities across Merit Beauty. This role assists with the financial month-end close process, prepares reconciliations and journal entries, and helps ensure expenses are recognized accurately and in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role partners with Operations, IT, Marketing and other key stakeholders to ensure complete and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate is self-directed, detail-oriented, resourceful to take on various accounting-related initiatives, and eager to grow within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating accurate & timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP across subsidiaries and consolidated levels.
• Own portions of the month-end closing process and associated reconciliations.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Maintain an accurate General Ledger
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and present financial data effectively.
• Assist in activities related to cash management, including billing AP/AR and payment schedules to optimize working capital
• Manage and maintain business licenses, taxation and other regulatory filings in multiple jurisdictions with the assistance of tax systems in place.
• Assist in year-end audits and tax workpaper preparation across subsidiaries.
• Manage the corporate card program, including monthly spend analysis.
• Report, manage, and analyze employee expense reimbursements.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with all required documentation and reporting
• Collaborate with other departments to help identify and implement financial process improvements.
• Support Finance in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities
• Monitor and improve internal controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Manage, grow and develop one direct report (and determine resourcing at business demands)
• Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency within the accounting department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, 3–5 years of accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and industry preferred.
• CPA license or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and a demonstrated interest in technical accounting topics.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, think critically, and implement practical solutions.
• High attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the broader business context.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• An ability to meet deadlines, with the ability to prioritize and manage projects effectively
• High level of integrity, with a commitment to ethical and sound financial practices
• Proficiency with NetSuite and knowledge of payments and T/E platforms (like Tipalti and Navan)
• High proficiency in Excel

MERIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe in creating and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full selves to work.