What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant, Inventory, rhode position at e.l.f. Beauty?
About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.
In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 29 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
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rhode is seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Senior Inventory Accountant to own and optimize end-to-end inventory accounting. You will analyze system-to-3PL variances, manage reserves, prepare reconciliations, and strengthen internal controls. You’ll design and deliver monthly financial and operational reporting, and perform deep-dive inventory and cost analyses to ensure accurate, timely financials. This role sits within Accounting, supports the Inventory Accounting Manager, and partners closely with Operations, Finance, and broader Accounting to drive scalable process improvements.
\n- Monthly inventory reconciliation for 3PL and CM locations
- Monthly Flux analysis on inventory GL accounts on balance sheet and income statement
- Verify receipts at all locations weekly
- Assist in creating process to review all production runs and accurately write off scrap
- Review landed cost allocation percentages monthly and make updates as needed
- Improve procedures for inventory accounting process to better support internal controls
- Attend annual physical count at one of our locations
- Assist inventory accounting manager with various audit and ad-hoc requests
- Perform and/or review month-end journal entries and account reconciliations for inventory related accounts including:
- Prepaid inventory
- Inventory in transit
- Accrued purchases (inventory received, not billed)
- Inventory CM Clearing
- Accrued inventory
- Quarterly review/clean up of NetSuite transactions including:
- Purchase Orders
- Work Orders
- Transfer Orders
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2–5 years of hands-on inventory accounting experience; prior audit experience is a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and inventory valuation methodologies.
- Advanced Excel skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- ERP experience required; NetSuite strongly preferred.
- CPA designation preferred.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive and strategic thinker with high attention to detail.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities
- Team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships at all levels.
- Self-starter who takes ownership and demonstrates initiative.
- Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth
- Location of Position: Los Angeles, California
- Must be a commutable distance to office in Los Angeles
- Hybrid Model Expectation: Must be able to work 3 days a week in the office
- Budgeted Salary Range: $90-100K
The base salary range for this role is listed above.
Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.
Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000