Staff Accountant

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.

Why Work at Sunstar? Sunstar’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of people everywhere via its four business areas: mouth and body, health and beauty, healthy home, safety and technology.

The Accountant is responsible to assist with the monthly close, budgeting and forecasting, audits, and other various day-to-day activities.  This position also assists with the inquires and requests related to tax compliance and various audits. 

In this position you will use your experience to:

• Audit Concur Expense Report system and generate expense report journal entries.
• Entering various journal entries related to U.S. close (headcount, prepaid, Interco. charges with related parties that require translation, accruals, and preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Assist with various budget and forecast requests
• Assist with closing international books (monthly entries, review, reconciliations, and consolidations).
• Update accrual analyses to confirm forecasts and spending.
• Update reports and prepare analyses for prepaid, accounts receivable, legal, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with Fixed Assets Sage system and Debt payments/activity
• Assist with calculating Commissions and third-party Royalties
• Assist with assembly and distribution of Monthly Consolidated Financial packet
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for small Japanese banks.
• Assist with the preparation of Sales and Use Taxes for various states.
• Assist with United Pass Plus analysis
• Maintain Files of Monthly reports and account analysis.
• Assist to complete Quarterly: government Census reports, tax filings and financial reporting
• Collect and file reports and analysis requested by the auditors on the Prepared by Client (PBC) list.
• Special projects as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA Certification a plus
• Proficient in MS Office with high proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated expertise with financial modeling/analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to make sound judgment decisions
• Planning and organization: an ability to plan and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization/
• Strong value placed on company culture

• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. 

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with 2.5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)

• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus On-site café

• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Pizza With the President
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

 If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.