Staff Accountant

Our client, a luxury goods & jewelry retailer based in Shelton, CT, is looking for an experienced Staff/Senior Accountant. This is a temp role, and the successful candidate will be immediately available to start a new role.

Client Details

Luxury goods & jewelry retailer based in Shelton, CT. This role is 4 days per week in office with 1 from home, and offers a chance to work with a luxury brand known for their craftsmanship for someone with 3+ years of experience & knowledge of SAP.

Description

This role will involve:

• Responsible for the timely financial closing process for month-end and year-end closes and ensuring compliance with IFRS & Group guidelines including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Liaise and advise Maisons and support functions on the appropriate accounting treatment of transactions & business drivers
• Handle fixed asset accounting which includes creating, maintaining, and monitoring related CAPEX reporting
• Review applicable lease agreements for key information
• Accounting for monthly lease contracts including modifications
• Responsible for reviewing the trial balance and providing commentary for variances if necessary
• Participate and support the annual external and internal audits
• Support process improvement projects in line with the business needs driving efficiency and compliance
• Support and participate in ad-hoc Accounting projects

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in SAP ERP platform
• Preferred Accounting degree or minor with around 3 years of experience
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts (P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet analysis) and experience in data analytics
• Eagerness to learn and develop accounting skills
• Result-oriented team player and able to work in managing multiple reporting units/maisons environment
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of integrity
• Strong sense of responsibility, self-starter, well organized, able to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlines
• Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.) and financial system skills
• High proficiency in written and verbal communications
• Good team player with strong collaboration skills

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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