Sr Staff Accountant, International

Experience something categorically different. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S., a thriving digital ecosystem and a growth trajectory that’s put Wall Street on notice; Ulta Beauty provides dynamic challenges for those who want to apply their financial acumen to ever-increasing levels of complexity. Professional ownership. Diverse and ever-evolving projects. Greater levels of impact. The ability to influence decisions and organizational direction. It’s all part of the daily experience of our Finance & Accounting associates.   If you want a collaborative environment where continual learning, career self-determination and trust are prioritized, where an engaged leadership provides deep levels of support and guidance, Ulta Beauty is uniquely positioned to deliver greater levels of career satisfaction . Are you up for the challenge? THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:   The General Accounting department is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to support the company’s US and international general ledger accounting, financial close, planning, and reporting processes. This role will perform key period-end accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, internal controls, and support for forecasts and budgets.   The Senior Staff Accountant will support international entities, including foreign-currency accounting, intercompany activity, consolidation and reporting requirements, and coordination with local accounting teams and third-party service providers. The position will help ensure international financial results are complete, accurate, appropriately supported, and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies. This position will collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and international business partners to maintain accurate financial information, strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and support the company’s expanding global operations.   YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:   General Accounting and Financial Close Actively participate in period, quarter, and year-end accounting close processes. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, financial analyses, and other accounting workpapers. Partner with business and finance teams to obtain information supporting accruals, estimates, reclassifications, allocations, and other accounting adjustments. Analyze financial results, investigate period-over-period and forecast-to-actual variances, document findings, and communicate significant items to management. Support the preparation of forecasts, annual budgets, and related financial analyses. Assist with internal and external financial reporting requirements. Identify and recommend opportunities to standardize, automate, and improve accounting processes. International Accounting Review international financial results for completeness, accuracy, compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies, and significant period-over-period and forecast-to-actual variances. Research, document, and record adjustments between local statutory accounting requirements and U.S. GAAP, consulting internal and external resources as needed. Perform foreign-currency accounting, including transaction gains and losses, remeasurement, translation, and cumulative translation adjustments. Support intercompany accounting, including charges, allocations, settlements, reconciliations, eliminations, and resolution of out-of-balance positions. Coordinate with international accounting teams, third-party providers, and business partners to resolve accounting and reporting matters. Support the consolidation of international results, including financial statement mapping and resolution of matters affecting the consolidated financial statements. Partner with Tax and Treasury on transfer pricing, intercompany arrangements, cash settlements, foreign exchange, and legal-entity activities. Support statutory audits and