THE COMPANY

Mission: To deliver the most meaningful beauty products and innovations by leading the industry forward in thoughtful design and state-of-the-art, responsible manufacturing, while passionately giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Vision: Our legacy of excellence connects everyone, everywhere to inspiring, sustainable beauty products and experiences.

ANISA INTERNATIONAL IS THE TRUSTED LEADER IN COSMETIC BRUSH DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING.

At Anisa, we have built a reputation for creating the highest standard of innovative, quality-driven products in the beauty brush space and attribute this success to a focus on strong customer relationships and partnerships, and an unyielding commitment to transparency within the manufacturing process.

Our fully owned manufacturing facilities in Tianjin and Jinghai, China serve as the “crown jewels” of our success. Through substantial investment in social and environmental sustainability, both of our state-of-the-art facilities offer the finest in operational excellence and advanced manufacturing practices, while maintaining the sanctity of the ancient art of brush making.

Our founder Anisa’s passion for the ethical treatment of animals and their well-being has led our company’s efforts to be the first to transition the industry from animal hair to man-made fibers that outperform any cosmetic brush on the market.

We work with more than half of the world’s most influential beauty brands, and our roster includes 700 incredible brands over the last 32 years.

In continued pursuit of our vision, we expanded into direct-to-consumer brands in 2019, first through Anisa Beauty, shortly followed by the launch of Rose and Ben Beauty.

About our Founder:

Anisa Telwar Kaicker founded our organization in 1992 from humble beginnings, Anisa International is the only self-funded and female-owned cosmetic brush manufacturer in the world.

The Team

At Anisa, Accounting and Finance is responsible for the global process management, budget planning and accounting controls, that pertain to account payables, and receivables, payroll, reimbursements, general ledger controls, executive reporting, and tax filings that pertain to all parts of the business. In this department, our team members are committed to the financial sustainability and profitability of the businesses.

THE ROLE

The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing all activities in the accounts receivable function. Duties will include the daily processing of accounts receivable transactions, and ensuring those transactions are performed accurately and efficiently. Additionally, this function will perform various duties related to the financial close, perform various balance sheet reconciliations, support the maintenance of sales tax for Anisa International and our D2C Brands, and complete ad hoc analysis, as requested. Additionally, the ideal candidate must maintain an above-average level of accuracy, be organized, possess problem-solving skills, work well collaboratively and independently, have strong ERP experience (NetSuite preferred) and Excel skills, and maintain an excellent work ethic. This individual will report to the Controller and will work closely with all sides of the organization.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Management

• Customer Accounts
  1. Establish customer accounts/records.
  2. Maintain files for the above and other customer-related items.
  3. Regularly update customer accounts with relevant Accounting/AR information (i.e., contacts, phone, addresses, emails, etc.
• Credit Terms
  1. Obtain credit reports for new and existing clients to evaluate creditworthiness.
  2. Make credit term recommendations to the CEO for approval.
  3. Ensure new and updated credit terms and limits are communicated to customers.
• Collections
  1. Ensure A/R aging report is correct and distributed to approved team members.
  2. Assist with negotiating non-payment clauses.
  3. Work with customers to facilitate the collection of invoices.
  4. Monitor customer past due balances and manage account reconciliations.
• Inquiries and Requests
  1. Respond and manage invoicing issues and customer disputes.
  2. Research and resolve account discrepancies, including the preparation and review of credit memos.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Record daily cash receipts.
• Reconcile customer receivable accounts daily to ensure that all payments are accounted for properly.
• Prepare customer invoices based on accounting procedures and customer-specific requirements.
• Optimize accounts receivable processes.
• Conduct regular audits on A/R balances, customer information, credit terms and limits
• Record month-end journal entries and adjustments
• Reconcile deposits and receivable accounts for month-end closing processes

Sales Tax Support

• Reconcile sales tax payable for D2C
• Support with set up new of states that meet sales tax filing requirements in tax compliance software.
• Support review of sales tax filings in tax compliance software before filing.
• Assure new products are set up for sales tax in tax compliance software and Shopify.
• Maintain a digital file cabinet of all sales tax filings, correspondences and registrations.

Other

• Prepare ad hoc analysis as needed/requested.
• Prepare and maintain current SOPs for all AR and Sales Tax related processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounts receivables.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced formulas.
• NetSuite Experience desired.
• Sales tax processing experience a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize workflow.
• Ability to provide exceptional client service through a sense of urgency and commitment to quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with customers and internal business partners.
• Proactive, self-starter with good judgment and ability to work independently.
• Working understanding of US GAAP accounting principles.
• Adaptable in a changing, fast-paced work environment
• Display appropriate ethical knowledge through extraordinary confidentiality, integrity, and professional presentation and conduct.
• Ability to work effectively both within a team environment and independently.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize workflow.
• Solid cognitive thought skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

We offer excellent benefits, which include 10 paid holidays and free products. We provide 4 weeks of Paid Time Off, Birthday PTO Day, 6 Mental Health, and 6 Volunteer Days each year. In addition, we offer Employee Assistance resources, Tuition Reimbursement, Monthly Health and Meals Reimbursement, and Life and Disability Insurance. We provide a 401(k) match after 1 year.

We are an EEO Employer.