Staff Accountant, Sales Accounting

The Clorox Company; United States; On-site; MXN 1,018,000 - 1,527,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) programs

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning and growth opportunities

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Staff Accountant in its Sales Accounting Group to lead the revenue close process, provide cross-functional support, and ensure accurate, timely revenue accounting with strong internal controls.

You will partner with Sales, Finance, and Order to Cash teams, drive continuous improvement, and leverage AI tools to streamline close cycles in a hybrid work environment. Bilingual English/Spanish required for US‑facing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• MBA or CPA is a plus.
• Experience in multinational corporate settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly revenue close, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Provide cross-functional support for revenue, e‑commerce, and broker matters.
• Drive process improvements and automation to speed close cycles.
• Apply US GAAP research and ensure strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Order to Cash teams.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

US GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Process improvement

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA (plus)

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Power BI

Blackline

AI integration

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

As the Staff Accountant within the Sales Accounting Group, lead the revenue close process, including period-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations and cross functional support. Ensure revenue-related accounting is accurate, timely, compliant with applicable accounting guidance and company policies, and supported by a strong internal control environment. Serve as a subject matter expert for revenue matters, providing guidance and responding to accounting and reporting questions from business partners and cross-functional teams.

Partner closely with Sales, Finance, business units, Order to Cash, external business partners (brokers) and other stakeholders to evaluate revenue impacts, support business initiatives, and address emerging accounting issues. Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities, including standardization, automation, and process enhancements, to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of revenue accounting operations.

In this role, you will:

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of the monthly and quarterly close processes for revenue accounting accounting areas. This includes month/quarter-end accruals, balance sheet account reconciliations, system reconciliations, analytics, and reporting. 50%
• Provide guidance and support for revenue, e-commerce, broker commissions, customer trade spend, and other ad hoc accounting matters. In addition, provide Order to Cash support, partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and process issues and ensure accurate, timely transaction processing. Serve as the center of expertise for these areas by performing research, updating policies, and analyzing emerging pronouncements, as needed. 25%
• Leveraging AI, Shift Left and Ad-hoc Projects
• Leverage AI tools to streamline work, improve efficiency, and generate more meaningful insights to support accounting processes and decision-making.
• Drive value creation by reimagining how we work in Sales accounting, including identifying opportunities and implementing changes to be more effective and efficient in an effort to expedite monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Challenge historical processes to identify opportunities for improvement or greater efficiency. 15%
• Other ad hoc requests and/or projects to support the Sales accounting group as needed 10%

What we look for:

Years and Type of Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in finance and/or accounting

Skills And Abilities

Minimum:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish (this role will support US)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify issues and risks
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to identify and implement ways to streamline and improve effectiveness and efficiency
• Understanding of US GAAP and financial statements with ability to do accounting research as needed
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment and form strong relationships with other teams and work groups
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Ability to work independently and solution-oriented mindset
• Proficient in PC applications (e.g. Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint)

Desirable:

• SAP S4 Hana, Group Reporting, Power BI, Blackline experience, AI integration

Education Level/Degree:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience within a multinational company
• MBA or CPA is a plus

Workplace type:

Hybrid

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.

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Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location