KERING Staff Accountant

Summary
A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Maisons in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry and Watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, as well as Kering Eyewear. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Maisons to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow's Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: "Empowering Imagination."

Job Description

Your Opportunity

Kering is currently seeking a Staff Accountant based in our Wayne, New Jersey location to support the accounting activity for our brands.

How you will contribute

The Staff Accountant will be a key contributor in our monthly close process. This position will help us report accurate and timely financial data within a defined process. Specific tasks include:

• Maintain general ledger records to ensure accurate financial results
• Develop accurate accrual methods and apply them where needed
• Amortize prepaid expenses where applicable to match expense with usage
• Manage a task list to deliver timely financial statements in accordance with established schedule and in coordination with the rest of the accounting department
• Support financial data with proper documentation
• Conduct monthly and quarterly BS account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Review all inter-company transactions and generate invoices as necessary
• Prepare analysis and supporting schedules for both internal and external audits
• Any other ad hoc activities as needed

Who you are

• 2 - 5 years of accounting experience with in-depth knowledge of Accounting Principles, both GAAP and IFRS
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Close attention to detail, curious to learn and eager to address discrepancies
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt and learn as we implement new processes and structures
• Experience utilizing accounting and finance software such as SAP, Hyperion, MS Excel, Smartview, Lawson, Movex and Blackline
• Able to manage large amounts of data
• Able to manage confidential information

Why work with us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into a future career path, as well as hands-on experience!

Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2020-10-05

Schedule
Full time

Organization
Kering Americas Inc