European Wax Center
About The Role
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Accounting, this role is responsible for supporting the timely and accurate recording and reporting of general ledger transactions in accordance with GAAP for assigned areas. Key responsibilities include assisting with payroll preparation and related journal entries, recording activity for corporate-owned centers, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and providing support to the transaction team as needed. This position also contributes to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and helps prepare schedules for internal and external audits. A Day in the Life
Prepare and record monthly journal entries and assist in monthly general ledger close process. Ensure accurate coding of transactions in accordance with the company's chart of accounts / budget including preparation and detailed review of the all journal activity. Recommend / record reclassification entries and adjustments, as necessary. Assist the transactional accounting team as needed, specifically assist with payroll preparation and journal entries as needed. Cross-train to be the back up with regards to preparing and recording corporate owned center transactions and reconcile liability accounts to the point of sale system. Assist in preparation of schedules for management, auditors and others as needed. Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, as assigned. Typical accounts include, but are not limited to, Accrued Compensation, Prepaids, and Intangibles. Investigate/resolve reconciling items on a timely basis. Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis in accordance with pre-defined scopes. Collaborate with colleagues on the financial planning and analysis ("FPA") team to conduct monthly meetings with assigned department heads to evaluate actual results against budget/forecast and determine required accruals. Contribute to maintaining an environment of strong internal controls and proactively identify opportunities to enhance controls or implement efficiencies in compliance with control objectives. Use accounting transaction and reporting systems to generate reports, respond to inquiries, conduct research, and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Ad-hoc research / analysis as required. What Sets You Apart
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and related reconciliations. Strong understanding of accounting principles in accordance with GAAP. Prior payroll experience and/or proactive mindset and readiness to learn and support payroll processes and related functions. Proven ability to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, while adapting to changing priorities. Excellent organizational and communication skills
both verbal and written; with a track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities. Resourceful and proactive, with a strong ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions. Creative and adaptable problem solver, well-suited to dynamic, high-growth environment. Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Intermediate MS Excel background. NetSuite experience (preferred), or experience with similar ERP systems. Strong understanding of database reconciliation, including completeness and accuracy checks between systems. Well-developed accounting, analytical, & interpretive skills. Demonstrated ability to document and maintain business processes in the form of Desktop Procedures. Ability to work effectively across all organizational levels to enhance performance and drive results. *This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship* European Wax Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of EWC and operating subsidiaries are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Accounting, this role is responsible for supporting the timely and accurate recording and reporting of general ledger transactions in accordance with GAAP for assigned areas. Key responsibilities include assisting with payroll preparation and related journal entries, recording activity for corporate-owned centers, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and providing support to the transaction team as needed. This position also contributes to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and helps prepare schedules for internal and external audits. A Day in the Life
Prepare and record monthly journal entries and assist in monthly general ledger close process. Ensure accurate coding of transactions in accordance with the company's chart of accounts / budget including preparation and detailed review of the all journal activity. Recommend / record reclassification entries and adjustments, as necessary. Assist the transactional accounting team as needed, specifically assist with payroll preparation and journal entries as needed. Cross-train to be the back up with regards to preparing and recording corporate owned center transactions and reconcile liability accounts to the point of sale system. Assist in preparation of schedules for management, auditors and others as needed. Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, as assigned. Typical accounts include, but are not limited to, Accrued Compensation, Prepaids, and Intangibles. Investigate/resolve reconciling items on a timely basis. Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis in accordance with pre-defined scopes. Collaborate with colleagues on the financial planning and analysis ("FPA") team to conduct monthly meetings with assigned department heads to evaluate actual results against budget/forecast and determine required accruals. Contribute to maintaining an environment of strong internal controls and proactively identify opportunities to enhance controls or implement efficiencies in compliance with control objectives. Use accounting transaction and reporting systems to generate reports, respond to inquiries, conduct research, and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Ad-hoc research / analysis as required. What Sets You Apart
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and related reconciliations. Strong understanding of accounting principles in accordance with GAAP. Prior payroll experience and/or proactive mindset and readiness to learn and support payroll processes and related functions. Proven ability to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, while adapting to changing priorities. Excellent organizational and communication skills
both verbal and written; with a track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities. Resourceful and proactive, with a strong ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions. Creative and adaptable problem solver, well-suited to dynamic, high-growth environment. Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Intermediate MS Excel background. NetSuite experience (preferred), or experience with similar ERP systems. Strong understanding of database reconciliation, including completeness and accuracy checks between systems. Well-developed accounting, analytical, & interpretive skills. Demonstrated ability to document and maintain business processes in the form of Desktop Procedures. Ability to work effectively across all organizational levels to enhance performance and drive results. *This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship* European Wax Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of EWC and operating subsidiaries are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.