Senior Accountant (Remote Role)

OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity. We currently operate in a fully remote environment; because of this, collaboration and flexibility are at the core of our commitment to each other and to the success of OLAPLEX.

About the Role:

The Senior Accountant will report to the Senior Manager and will be responsible for assisting in all areas related to the month-end close. This position will directly own monthly entries for cash, certain accruals and certain inventory related areas, implement control and process improvements, and assist in researching and resolving complex accounting issues as they arise.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Prepares the monthly and quarterly journal entries, including but not limited to the following: COGS/expense accruals, inventory activities, fixed asset activities, cash-related activities, and intercompany transactions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures related to month-end close and assist in the design and implementation of new controls and processes
• Provide support for internal and external audits related to specific areas of responsibility
• Prepares the applicable MTD, QTD, and YTD roll forward reports
• Responsible for performing day-to-day accounting operations (AP including 3-way match, GL Account Reconciliation, Cash reconciliation, etc.)
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and procedures as assigned
• Responsible for the month end close on inventory and COGS balances; record month end adjusting entries, maintain consolidated balance sheet account reconciliation schedules and utilize available analytical tools to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the company's financials
• Assist in the development and implementation of scalable accounting processes to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting
• Partner with the other areas of the business including Operations, Sales, Education, and Marketing to assist with accounting various recurring transactions
• Responsible for performing monthly general ledger closing procedures including account analysis and reconciliations and reconciling subledger activities
• Participates in the preparation of SOX documentation and audit schedules for both internal and external audits

About You:

• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and experience with SOX
• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required and a CPA license is a plus
• 2-5 years experience in public accounting or a public company, preference for experience within CPG or related industries
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required
• Ability to multitask and work with tight deadlines.
• Experience with Netsuite ERP is a plus
• Ability to prioritize effectively and communicate conflicts to affected parties
• Must be very organized, detail oriented and able to work under tight timelines
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Ecommerce, Direct-to-consumer, B2B business models, preferred
• Ability to work independently and team when appropriate
• Ability to self-manage is critical due to OLAPLEX's remote work environment
• Ability to work extended schedules around key reporting deadlines: monthly, quarterly, year-end and bi-annual board meetings

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

Our Total Rewards:

• Culture: Our team has an "attitude of gratitude" and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our "secret sauce"
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Competitive compensation
• Recognition: We celebrate our peers and colleagues with our monthly 'Hero Recognition and Awards' program. Make a difference as a 'Bond Builder' and/or 'Commendable Creative!'
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents
• Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees in addition to short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance; dependent care flexible spending account company match
• Work/Life Balance: Remote work environment, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At OLAPLEX, we support and stand up for our community with our talent, content, messages, and product offering. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a company, unifies our shared commitment to 'do well and do good'. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a stronger and more creative work environment.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.