What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Sisley Paris?
Company Description Sisley Paris is a French, family-owned beauty company specializing in high-performance, plant-based skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. Founded in 1976, the brand is known for its use of effective natural key ingredients and its focus on sensorial, luxurious formulations. With nearly fifty years of scientific development, Sisley’s Research Laboratories combine advanced technology with Phyto-Cosmetology expertise to deliver a global approach to beauty. Most products are designed, developed, and manufactured in France and distributed in over 112 countries through 33 subsidiaries worldwide. Sisley Paris is strongly committed to sustainability, implementing a 2025–2030 action plan to reduce environmental impact and supporting health, education, culture, and environmental causes through the Sisley-d’Ornano Foundation.
Role Description The Staff Accountant role at Sisley Paris is a full-time, hybrid position based in Danbury, CT. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, including recording and reconciling journal entries, maintaining general ledger accounts, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will play a key role in keeping our day-to-day finances running smoothly—from managing accounts receivable workflows and supporting accounts payable to assisting with month-end close and account reconciliations. If you bring a solid background in GAAP, sharp Excel skills, and a practical mindset for problem-solving, we would love to connect with you.
Qualifications
- Accounts Receivable Support: Track incoming payments, process client invoicing, resolve billing discrepancies, review aging reports, and assist with collections efforts.
- Accounts Payable Support: Assist the Accounts Payable Manager with overflow tasks and serve as a backup for processing invoices, vendor payments, and expense reports as needed.
- Account Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Month-End & Year-End Close: Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Financial Reporting: Assist with preliminary financial review, preparing monthly financial statements, schedules, and management reporting packages under the supervision of the Controller.
- Audit & Compliance Support: Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing necessary supporting schedules and documentation.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, and automate recurring workflows.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Experience 1–3 years of hands-on general accounting experience (public accounting or corporate setting).
Technical Skills Advanced Excel skills required (e.g., VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, complex formulas); experience with ERP software (SAP experience is a plus).
Knowledge Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial statement preparation.
Salary range: 60k - 63k