Staff Accountant

Who We Are:At Combe, personal care is the core of our mission. We operate with the ingenuity and agility of a start-up, guided by our experience as a time-tested, privately held CPG company. Founded by innovators Ivan and Mary Elizabeth Combe in 1949, our dedication to delivering innovative brands that address unmet consumer needs remains unwavering.With a successful track record of category and brand development - including groundbreaking brands like Clearasil, Odor-Eaters, Just For Men, and Vagisil - we're constantly on the lookout for the next personal "issue" to solve. We are the majority investors in Virtue Labs biotech haircare and the new home of Astroglide personal lubricants, competing to win in markets worldwide.We like to say we bring the "&" to work every day - we're deeply rooted and always exploring, three-generations-savvy and next-generation-bold. We believe diversity and belonging are core to our business success, bringing empathy and expertise to personal care. We are one of the few CPG companies that is a fully women-owned business and a family-owned company for over 75 years.Combe is also in the midst of a global digital transformation, focused on streamlining financial processes and enhancing reporting and analytic capabilities. As part of this effort, we have implemented Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Oracle Cloud ERP in North America and are transitioning our international ERP systems to Oracle Cloud to drive consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the organization.Join our unique CPG team, where the most-trusted brands meet exploration and innovation, and help shape the future of personal care by creating products that make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day.Why This Role:This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting within a collaborative Finance team. The Staff Accountant plays an important role in supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the North America corporate headquarters entity. You'll gain hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support while working closely with cross-functional partners and receiving guidance from experienced accounting professionals.This role operates in a hybrid environment, balancing focused independent work with in-office collaboration and learning opportunities.What You'll Do:Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting workpapers for North America month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings in accordance with the close scheduleAssist with the analysis of accruals, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accountsSupport net sales reconciliations, including shipments-in-transit adjustments and product allocationsPartner cross-functionally with Legal, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Tax, and other teams to understand account activity and develop accruals, prepaids, and deferralsAssist with analysis of monthly profit and loss and balance sheet results and prepare supporting documentation for management reportingPrepare U.S. Census and other required governmental financial reportingCollaborate with controllership teams at domestic manufacturing locationsAssist with preparation of annual audit workpapers and year-end financial statement footnotesIdentify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of the monthly close processParticipate in ad-hoc projects and special initiatives as needed by Finance leadershipWhat We're Looking For:Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting required1+ years of public and/or private accounting experienceExposure to general accounting and month-end close processes preferredCPA license is a plus, but not requiredSkills & AttributesKnowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principlesProficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, IF statements, and Pivot Tables), Word, and OutlookExperience with ERP systems; Oracle experience preferredStrong analytical and critical-thinking skillsClear written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a hybrid work environmentComfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with a teamSelf-starter mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityWhy Join us:BenefitsAt Combe, we go beyond offering a competitive salary - we're committed to offering outstanding benefits that empower our employees to thrive. Join us and enjoy:Office-based employees receive partial lunch subsidies, ensuring you savor mouthwatering meals without breaking the bank.Annual discretionary bonusOutstanding healthcare options prioritizing your physical and mental wellness.401(k) match with Profit Sharing to secure your financial future.Health and Wellness Initiatives, including gym membership reimbursement, wellness workshops, and mental health support.Tuition reimbursement opportunitiesCompensation: $70,000 - $80,000 annually