Accountant

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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.