Senior Accountant (Lease)

pstrongRequisition I/strongstrongD: /strong930978strong brStore #: /strongX00164 Operational Accounting - ELDALL brstrongPosition/strong: Full-Time brstrongTotal Rewards: a href=https://careers.essilorluxottica.com/content/Benefits-and-Perks/?locale=en_US target=_blank rel=noopenerBenefits/Incentive Information/a/strong/pp /ppIf you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met./ppWe are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms./ppOur portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of./ppJoin our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. a href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica/posts/?feedView=allDiscover more by following us on LinkedIn!/a/ppstrongGENERAL FUNCTION /strong/ppem /em/ppThe Sr. Accountant  participates in all lease accounting activities supporting Luxottica North America/pp /ppstrongMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/pp /pulliResponsible for various lease-based accounting activities (e.g. accruals/deferrals, lease valuations, sales based rent, etc.)./liliCompletes month-end close duties accurately and timely (e.g. recording / approving journal entries, performing variance analysis, etc.)./liliInteracts with accounting partners in North America and across the world/liliPrepares/reviews reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts. Analyzes balances to ensure they are accurate.  Communicates unreconciled items to management./liliEnsures compliance with GAAP and IFRS accounting requirements, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley regulations./liliWorks directly with internal and external auditors to ensure successful and timely completion of internal audits and quarterly/annual reviews./liliProactively identifies and implements process improvements as necessary./liliCompletes special project work as assigned./li/ulp /ppstrongBASIC QUALIFICATIONS/strong/pulliBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance/lili3+ years of comparable experience/liliStrong Accounting background/liliStrong critical thinking and analytical skills/liliIn-depth understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties/liliAdvanced MS Excel/liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills/liliSolid organizational and multi-tasking skills/liliDemonstrate willingness and ability to be a self-starter, taking the initiative to solve problems/liliDemonstrate the ability and desire to initiate and successfully accomplish personal and business goals/liliAbility to analyze problems, to compile data, to determine facts and reach a logical conclusion/liliSearch for opportunities to grow, improve and innovate/liliAbility to build strong business relationships in a team environment /li/ulp /ppstrongPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/strong/pullistrong /strongMBA/liliCPA/liliSAP experience/li/ulpThis posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts./pp /ppEssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email a href=mailto:HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.comHRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com/a./pp /ppWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law./p