Senior Accountant

Patrick Ta Beauty is looking for a full time, energetic and ambitious Staff Accountant to support their COO and Controller.  This key role will report into the Controller and is responsible for timely and accurate recording of accounting transactions including bank account reconciliations, GL account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.  The ideal candidate will be effective and experienced in general accounting functions and demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills. Additionally this individual will have a strong work ethic, organization skills, attention to detail, and enjoys working in a dynamic environment that is team driven, results driven and service oriented. We are looking for a candidate who has had previous experience performing accounting duties and support to the Controller. Extra consideration will be given to anyone who has worked in a startup environment before. This position is onsite, located in West Hollywood, CA.
 

ABOUT PATRICK TA BEAUTY

Patrick Ta Beauty was founded in 2019 by world-renowned celebrity makeup artist, Patrick Ta and one of his first-ever clients and beauty and skincare expert, Rima Minasyan. The pair work together to create, perfect, and launch each product for both the makeup artist and the everyday makeup wearer. Patrick Ta Beauty's goal has always been to make their consumer feel great in their skin and give them versatile products that can create any look.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a true right hand to the Controller assisting with all financial accounting and reporting functions for the company. 
• Reconciliation of bank activities and credit card activities including clearing disbursements, deposits, recording journal entry of cash transfers between accounts, and recording bank transactions within QuickBooks. 
• Monitoring of the Accounts Payable email inbox, 3-way matching, and entry of accounts payable invoices into bill.com, including any necessary follow up with appropriate management for invoice approvals. 
• Obtain vendor information, establish new vendors in the accounting software, and maintain the vendor listing for updates. 
• Responsible for managing all activities of the accounts receivable function including invoicing customers, entering invoices from the 3PL system into the accounting software, application of cash payments. 
• Monitor client payments, including contacting clients to make payment arrangements and assist with routine collection efforts. 
• Manage customers’ chargebacks and dispute resolution process 
• Assist in the month-end closing and financial reporting process including financial statement preparation, account analysis and reconciliation. 
• Liaise with external auditors as it relates to year-end reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting 
• Assist with tax preparation, State and Local tax filings, and issuance of 1099’s at year-end 

WE THINK YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU ARE

• Highly organized: You enjoy bringing order to chaos, and are motivated to store things away in an easily accessible system. That crucial piece of information is never more than a few clicks or keystrokes away.
• Careful and discreet: You know how to handle sensitive and confidential information, and share just the right amount of need-to-know details when communicating with others. You also know when to double check before sending out something important.
• High ownership: When someone hands you the ball, you take it across the finish line, knowing when to pull up to get feedback and flagging barriers early. You are not afraid to ask questions, but err toward having recommendations ready to go alongside them.
• Strong communicator: Your writing is clear and concise, and your responses come fast in time-sensitive situations.
• Task Juggler: You can keep the ball rolling on multiple projects at a time, and switch between tasks at a moment’s notice with ease. At the same time, when your inbox piles up you know what to reply to first.
• Tech savvy: You can navigate spreadsheets, word processors, and presentation software with ease, and are quick to pick up on new skills and software.
• Highly attentive to detail : You take pride in the accuracy and polish of your work. Whether it’s an internal memo or a conference presentation, you sweat the details.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7+ years of Accounting experience, CPA preferred. 
• Knowledge and proficiency in QuickBooks and NetSuite preferred. 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. 
• High attention to detail, organization, and process. 
• Excellent verbal & written communication plus problem solving skills. 
• Ability to communicate to key stakeholders. 
• Willingness to accept feedback, learn from mistakes and adapt to a changing environment. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Bonus Opportunity
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) with a company match
• Product Discount Program
• Flexibility & Wellness Stipend
• Paid Leave Programs
• Paid Holidays & Summer Fridays

SALARY RANGE
$85,000 - $100,000 (DOE)
 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.