Senior Staff Accountant

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Status: Full-time (Exempt)

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant serves as a senior member of the accounting team and is responsible for supporting the integrity of the Company's financial reporting, monthly close process, balance sheet reconciliations, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

This role serves as a key partner to the Accounting Manager in maintaining a strong control environment, driving accounting process efficiency, and ensuring timely and accurate financial information. The Senior Accountant will provide day-to-day guidance to the accounting staff while helping advance the Company's financial reporting and close management capabilities through tools such as FloQast and other process automation initiatives.

This position will have broad exposure across Salon Service Group and affiliated entities, including general ledger accounting, inventory accounting, cash management, financial reporting, internal controls, audit support, store operations, and process improvement initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform and regularly maintain detailed reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts, including but not limited to; bank accounts, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, reimbursements, prepaid expenses and freight
• Prepare and organize PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial audit; escalate queries and hand off auditor communications to the Accounting Manager.
• Support annual insurance renewals by compiling required documentation, coordinating with brokers/insurers, and submitting materials for manager review and approval.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Staff Accountant and Accounting Assistant
• Assist with the day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting Department including journal entries, financial reports, budget review and analysis
• Perform daily cash and credit card reconciliations, working with banking relationships and merchant service providers as needed
• Perform monthly credit card expense reconciliations, review and post expense reports submitted through expense report system
• Prepare annual personal property tax reporting and monthly accruals
• Be the liaison for store accounting that may involve invoice corrections, deposit variances, and any other day-to-day accounting issues that may arise at one of the store locations
• Work with vendors on billing inquiries and researching discrepancies as needed
• Provide detailed analyses and explanations of transactions
• Coordinate assigned portions of the monthly close process and ensure timely completion of reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve financial reporting accuracy
• Own the monthly fixed asset reconciliation and reporting process, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation analysis, and capital expenditure activity, and present results to the Accounting Manager, CFO, and IT Director.
• Prepare recurring, adjusting and reclassifying journal entries as needed
• Prepare documentation as needed for management
• Assist with sales tax setup and management for all related entities
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed
• Perform such other accounting, financial, administrative tasks and special projects as may be required from time to time

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially MS Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation capabilities.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive execution
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Multi-location retail, distribution, or inventory-intensive experience strongly preferred

Education and Experience:

• Accounting degree required
• 3-5 leadership experience within an accounting environment

SSG is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with SSG without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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