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Young Living is a universally known, household name that is revered and respected for the countless benefits it brings to humanity.
Propelled by the world’s purest essential oils and oil-infused products, along with our passionate commitment to empowering individuals to whole-life wellness, we champion the modern essential oil movement.
A global, purpose-driven wellness revolution is underway, and Young Living leads the charge.
Working at Young Living
Our community of wellness started small in 1993,when andMary Young developed their first organic herb farming and distillation operation.
After establishing Young Living in 1994, the Youngs developed its groundbreaking Seed to Seal® process, which preserves the integrity and potency of essential oils through every step of the production process.
We believe every person has the right to wellness. It transcends all and has the power to unite us as members of the same human family striving for the same happiness.
It is part of the reason we are passionate about making everyone feel included, welcome, and respected. Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law, all are welcome in the Young Living family.
Summary
The Accountant will oversee several accounting tasks to ensure the timely submission of the monthly financial reports to meet Young Living’s growth and demands of the international markets.
Essential Functions
Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations while resolving discrepancies between the following : Inventory Transfers / Commercial Invoices, Management fees, Commissions, Compensation, Credit cards, FX impact, Payments and other items
Assisting with preparation of monthly financial packages and rolling the financial files each month
Preparing and recording journal entries in the JD Edwards accounting software
Gathering FX rates for all the international markets financial reporting needs
Ad hoc reporting and performing special projects upon request
Off-load routine functions from the International Accounting Manager as needed
Support international markets with basic accounting questions and inquiries.
Play a part in a variety of department and company-wide initiatives
Competencies
To be completedat a later date.
Training and Development
To be completedat a later date.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge with Microsoft products, mainly Excel and other applicable accounting experience and / or training.
Ability to research and apply international accounting principles
Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Ability to speak, read, and write a foreign language is a plus
Ability to tolerate essential oils worn and diffused
Understanding of US GAAP accounting and chart of accounts
Experience in direct-selling industry preferred
Strong analytical skills
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience in using JD Edwards accounting software preferred
Supervisory Responsibility
This positiondoes not supervise employees.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, photocopiers, shredders, and filing cabinets.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Essential oils are worn and / or diffused in the work environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use manual dexterity to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, and controls and reach with hands and arms.
This individual is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The employee is required to type, file, and lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This position requires the incumbent to be physically present at the assigned worksite. The regular schedule is from 8 a.
m. to 5 p.m., with anhourlunch, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in accounting or other finance degree or equivalent field.
1-3 years of related experience and / or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.
NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.Employeemay perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.