Finance Operations Accountant, New York, NY

SMCP - Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot LOCATION: SMCP NORTH AMERICA HEADQUARTERS, 44 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, NY Who We Are SMCP stands as a prominent global leader in the luxury fashion market, celebrated for its Parisian Chic ready-to-wear and accessories collections.
Operating across diverse international hubs, from Shanghai to New York City, our commitment to sustainable growth defines our brand values.
With a portfolio comprising four distinguished global brands—Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac—our influence spans 46 countries and 1683 points of sale worldwide.
Initially envisioning dressing Parisians, our brands have evolved to make this dream accessible to everyone.
In North America alone, we boast 198 locations, ranging from free-standing lifestyle boutiques to leased concession shop-in-shops and off-price outlets.
Complementing our physical presence, our eCommerce websites in the US and Canada extend our reach as we continue to shape the future of Contemporary Luxury Fashion across the globe.
Visit our Global Company website at https://www.
smcp.
com/en/ to learn more.
What Sets Us Apart as an Employer in the Global Luxury Fashion Space? At SMCP, our distinctiveness as an employer in the global luxury fashion sector lies in our unwavering commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Anchored by three pillars—Product, People, and Planet—our CSR strategy is a testament to our dedication to sustainability and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
Our clearly defined core values, instilled from the top down, form the bedrock of our organizational culture.
As a certified Happy@Work employer, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our 6500 world-wide passionate entrepreneur team members.
Bolstering our appeal as an employer are our strong financial results, marking 2021 as our "comeback" year.
Add to this mix our uniquely coveted Parisian chic merchandise collections, and you have an employer that not only sets trends in the fashion world but also cultivates a work environment that fosters innovation, diversity, and success.
Here at SMCP, passion meets purpose, and together, we redefine the future of luxury fashion.
Top of Form Position Overview - Finance Operations Accountant This position will partner with the rest of the Accounting and Finance teams domestically and internationally to ensure efficient and timely operations of the accounting function.
Organizational Structure - Reporting Relationships Department Head: Director of Accounting Executive Committee: VP, Finance Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities Take lead and direct Accounts Receivable (AR) functions and ensure smooth operations between subledger and general ledger activities.
Perform revenue analysis, cash receipt applications, and sales reconciliation between POS and GL.
Lead and monitor customer accounts (AR aging) for collections process.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
Assist with month-end close activities which would include preparing accruals, journal entries, and account analysis.
Liase with SMCP's tax advisors when needed (i.
e.
, property taxes and sales taxes).
Assist with month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintain financial reports, records, and GL accounts.
Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with tax, internal and external audits.
Assist the Director of Accounting as needed, which would include ad-hoc assignments when required.
Principal Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Required 3-4 years' experience in a related field Bachelor's degree in Accounting Knowledge of accounting terminology, concepts, practices, and procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Advanced knowledge of Excel is required.
Knowledge of Oracle & Hyperion Essbase is a plus Able to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner; prioritize and meet deadlines, concurrently Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally High level of accuracy and attention to detail Proven experience working independently, in a fast-paced environment What we Offer in Return Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Employer matched 401k program – immediate 100% vesting Generous Paid Time Off and company holidays.
Summer Fridays Paid Parental Leave MAVEN -Tailored family planning tool Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
4 completely remote work weeks Generous merchandise discount.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Career growth opportunities / internal mobility Culture of Engagement starting at the top Collaborative, team-work oriented work environment Certified Happy @ Work Employer NYC COMPENSATION RANGE $75,000—$80,000 USD