Senior Corporate Accountant
Senior Corporate Accountant – Brilliant Earth
Brilliant Earth is looking for a hands-on, self-starter to join our Finance team as a Senior Corporate Accountant. The Senior Corporate Accountant is an integral part of preparing and driving a timely month end close, developing and maintaining strong month-end close procedures, and internal controls in conformity to US GAAP. In this position, you will drive communication and implementation of these practices and procedures throughout the organization, and lead key month end close process improvement projects. The Senior Corporate Accountant will also support the preparation of monthly and year end close and Financial Statement production.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of building and making process improvements within a rapidly growing finance and accounting team, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has demonstrated an ability to be effective with finite resources. In this role, you’ll be a hands-on member of the team, and be comfortable diving into the details of individual accounting and billing transactions. We have a social and environmental mission at the core of our company and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about helping us achieve our social goals, as well as our business goals.
What you’ll do:
- Own portions of month-end closing process and associated reconciliations
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Act as a liaison between the Finance team and Sales, Operations and Inventory regarding accounting processes and procedures
- Analyze financial statements and other corporate reporting to identify business trends and opportunities for improvement to management
- Field finance & accounting inquiries from the CFO, Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Leadership and company managers
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and financial audits, including preparation of PBCs
What You Have:
- It’s All in the Details. You have a passion for process and a keen eye for detail in a fast-moving work environment.
- Master of Collaboration. You have a genuine ability to collaborate and contribute to a team effort.
- An Eye for Innovation. You’re a creative thinker who brings new ideas to the table.
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You’re a great fit if you have:
- BS degree in Accounting preferred (CPA required)
- 3+ years’ experience in corporate accounting, including significant experience in the monthly close process
- 1-2 years’ public accounting experience, preferably in a Big 4 firm
- In-depth understanding of GAAP and experience in applying principles in practice
- Experience in closing a general ledger and/or audit, account reconciliation, JE preparation and support
- Experience in driving process improvements in month end close
- Intermediate experience with ERP systems, NetSuite a plus
- Experience working with external auditors
- Experience developing and improving internal controls
- Retail or e-commerce experience/exposure preferred
- Advanced Excel skills
- Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products
- Understanding and acceptance of diversity, equity, inclusion and workplace belonging concepts
What We Offer:
- Career Growth. We want to see you sparkle! Through regular 1-1’s with your manager, a variety of training opportunities, and an annual 360 review process for all employees, our leaders are dedicated to creating clear pathways for growth. Ask the hiring team for more information on how Brilliant Earth creates a culture of collaboration and growth during your interview conversations!
- Diverse, mission-minded team. We were founded to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. Learn more about our impact and team diversity Here!
- Lifestyle Spending Account. At Brilliant Earth, we're committed to your well-being. Enjoy company reimbursements for eligible wellness expenses, such as gym memberships, massage, counseling, and more!
- Continued Education. Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.
- Employee Discounts. As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry.
- Mental Wellness Perks. We offer access to mental health resources, such as self-care apps and seminars. Our Employee Assistance program offers 24/7 access to counseling!
- Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In addition to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision. We offer multiple plans to choose from, including a $0 monthly premium option for employee health insurance and employer HSA contributions. Insurance kicks in on the first day of your 2nd month!
- 401k match. We know that saving for the future is important. That's why we offer a generous 401k match.
- Open PTO Policy. We know it’s important to recharge and relax.
- Parental Leave. We aim to support our growing families. Employees can utilize our paid parental leave to bond and care for their new additions.
- Disability and Life insurance. 100% employer-paid.
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
More About Us
At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. As one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, we're searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.
Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation completing an application or at any stage of the interview process, please reach out to us at accommodations@brilliantearth.com.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Financial Counseling
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Founder led
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