Senior Accountant

Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Reports to: CFO

About Us: FACE FOUNDRIÉ is a focused facial bar with a mission to make skincare accessible, approachable, and effective. We believe in empowering both our clients and our team by providing high-quality services, cutting-edge skincare solutions, and a strong community-driven culture. As a rapidly growing franchise, we are expanding our footprint with the goal of reaching 80+ locations in 2025, bringing our results-driven services to even more people. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and efficiency drive success. If you’re passionate about finance, love streamlining processes, and want to be part of a dynamic, beauty-forward brand, we’d love to meet you!

Position Overview: The Senior Accountant will oversee key accounting functions, including managing payroll and benefits administration, performing month-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting and payroll and will play a central role in ensuring compliance across both accounting and payroll functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll & Benefits Administration:

• Process bi-weekly payroll through Rippling, ensuring accuracy in pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, working with Rippling ASO for reporting and filing.
• Oversee benefits administration, including employee enrollments, terminations, and inquiries.
• Reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger and record proper payroll cost allocation.
• Maintain Rippling administration and integrations.

Accounting & Month-End Close:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports for corporate and franchise operations.
• Work closely with the finance team to manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

General Ledger & Financial Reporting:

• Maintain and update general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and provide variance analysis.
• Support financial audits, working with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and corporate tax filings.

Process Improvement & Systems Integration:

• Assist in the ongoing integration and optimization of financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting and payroll processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Franchisee Financial Support:

• Review monthly financial performance of franchisees.
• Support franchisees with P&L reviews and cost-control recommendations.

Strategic Support:

• Assist in implementing finance strategies, including budgeting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance in accounting processes as the team expands.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on payroll, benefits administration, and general ledger.
• Experience with financial systems and software (QuickBooks Online, Cube, Rippling, or similar tools).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Rippling experience a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with team members and leadership.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• CPA or CPA track preferred but not required.
• Experience with multi-location or franchise operations accounting is a plus.
• Proven ability to leverage automation to improve workflows and reporting.