Senior Accountant – Corporate Centers & Cash; Hybrid

This role reports directly to the Accounting Manager and will have responsibility for general ledger accounting activities including manual journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses associated with corporate owned centers and consolidated cash operations. This position supports the timely closing of the monthly, quarterly and year closing processes and is expected to proactively identify and implement process improvements, reconciliation efficiencies, and internal control enhancements.

This role is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, exercise professional judgment in researching accounting issues, and serve as a subject‑matter resource for corporate center and cash‑related accounting activities.

Who We Are

European Wax Center, Inc. is the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home body waxing services in the United States, with over 1,000 locations nationwide. Our vision is to become an iconic brand that delivers profitable growth while staying true to our authentic culture.

Our corporate team, supports key areas of the business — including marketing, technology, accounting, finance, and operations — all focused on empowering our franchisees and strengthening the brand.

What You'll Do

• Prepare weekly Corporate-Owned Center activity including Sales, COGS, Deferred Revenue, Center AR, and cash receipts
• Prepare, record, and review weekly and monthly manual journal entries, including consolidated cash entries, and assist in the general ledger close process.
• Perform bank reconciliations and daily cash matching, ensuring accurate alignment between bank activity and the general ledger; assist with recording related cash transactions.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, with a focus on corporate center and cash and related accounts.
• Research, investigate, and resolve reconciling items and variances in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet and income statement flux analysis within defined scopes.
• Compile financial data and supporting schedules for financial statement footnotes, management reporting, audits, and other internal/external requests.
• Ensure accurate transaction coding in accordance with the chart of accounts and budget, including detailed review of journal activity and preparation of reclassification and adjustment entries as needed.
• Contribute to a strong internal control environment by identifying control gaps, recommending improvements, and maintaining current documentation.
• Utilize accounting and reporting systems to generate reports, respond to inquiries, conduct research, and resolve accounting issues efficiently.
• Perform ad‑hoc accounting research and analysis related to transaction activity, system discrepancies, and reporting questions.

What Sets You Apart

• General ledger and related reconciliation experience with flux analysis
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and concepts
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Uses resources effectively to generate solutions; takes initiative when resolving problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative problem solver that thrives in a rapidly growing and evolving organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3-7 years of progressive, relevant experience
• Solid understanding of ERP platforms (Net Suite preferred), minimum of intermediate level Excel skills (Pivots, V/XLookups, Concat, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to document and maintain business processes in the form of Desktop Procedures
• HDHP with HSA (employer contribution)
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Mental health benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Reward Program
• 17 days PTO (increases with tenure)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental, Adoption, and Foster Leave
• Time off to vote

Financial & Professional Benefits

• 401(k) Safe-Harbor Matching
• Ancillary benefits: pet insurance, legal coverage, identity theft protection, accident/hospital/critical illness coverage
• Professional Development Stipend (up to $500/year)
• Breakfast Weekly In-Office
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council
• Employee Discounts (waxing & products)

* This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship*

European Wax Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of EWC and operating subsidiaries are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.