Senior Accountant

Who we are

Join the dynamic team at Vacation®, the award-winning sunscreen company from Miami USA that’s on a mission to make sunscreen fun. Founded in summer 2021, Vacation® has swiftly gained acclaim among consumers, tastemakers, press, retailers, and dermatologists alike for the immersive brand world and "leisure-enhancing" products that transport you to paradise and back. Vacation’s steady growth is in large part thanks to the company’s focus on creativity and innovation, and the team’s shared mission to infuse a sense of fun into sunscreen aisles nationwide. You can discover Vacation's products at leading retailers including Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom, and Target, as well as www.vacation.inc.

Role Summary

Vacation® Inc. is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant who can bring strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to the Finance and Accounting team. As a Senior Accountant, you will support the company’s month-end close process, review and support matters related to sales tax compliance, and provide daily support to our international accounting team with Accounts Receivable and Payable processes, as well as any ad hoc requests as needed. 

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical with the ability to increase efficiencies and document complex accounting processes. They should also have a strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting policies and procedures and a history of collaborating across teams. This role reports directly to the Controller. This will be a “hands-on” role with an opportunity to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing company. 

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Controller and the broader team in the month-end close process to ensure an accurate reflection of revenue and costs, including review of reconciliation schedules and other supporting schedules. 

• Work cross-functionally to drive process improvement and automation.

• Support with customer outreach for outstanding balances, as well as track and dispute retailer chargebacks.

• Increase efficiency and document complex accounting processes, including internal processes and controls.

• Prepare federal, state and local tax and compliance filings such as sales tax, 1099s, Delaware Franchise, etc.

• Provide support for our annual financial audit and other due diligence as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; accounting or finance strongly preferred

• CPA preferred 

• Minimum 4-7 years of full-cycle accounting experience 

• CPG experience; personal care or beauty industry preferred

• Obsessed with data and using the numbers to help drive decision-making

• Extremely detail-oriented, with meticulous organizational and time management skills; must be a self-starter

• Advanced proficiency in the use of QuickBooks, Bill.com, Excel, expense management software, and other accounting-related software

• Working knowledge of Cin7/DEAR or other inventory management systems 

• Ability to work in a task-based environment

• Comfortable working remotely and utilizing shared documents, Zoom, Slack, Asana, G-Suite, and other tools to stay connected and work as a team

• Excited to grow Vacation® into a household name and have fun in the process

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee equity options

• Bonus based on meeting/surpassing agreed upon KPIs

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% coverage for employees

• WFH stipend and an annual learning stipend

• 15 Days PTO

• Complimentary Vacation® products

What we value

Vacation® employees have a deep hunger and eagerness to go above and beyond in everything they do. They love to leave their mark in contributing to the company’s growth and, maybe most importantly, they are humble when they do so. No job is too small, and they see every task they do as an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the company’s overall success. Attention to detail, organization, proactivity, accountability, humility and a sense of humor are cardinal virtues for a Vacation® employee.

Vacation® is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting us at people@vacation.inc so we can do our best to accommodate you in applying for the role.