Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant at Saint Laurent, you will be a vital member of the Finance Department, supporting the collection, preparation, and review of financial information during the month and year-end closing processes. You will ensure accurate coding and reporting of financials according to Kering and IFRS guidelines.

• Support Saint Laurent Americas, including USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Panama.
• Partner with Kering Shared Service, external BPOs, and the Finance team during monthly and year-end closing.
• Integrate and review local Trial balances into the ERP system.
• Prepare Margin Files and handle monthly journal entries.
• Analyze monthly activity of certain elements of the P&L.
• Maintain Kering cash tool for the LatAm Region.
• Provide backup support for financial uploads in HFM.
• Review and approve expense reports for the LatAm Region.
• Maintain a clean Trial Balance by ensuring timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Approve invoices and inventory stock adjustments for the Americas Region.
• Support Sr. Accountant in monthly variable rent calculation.
• Manage IC activity and end-of-month billing and reporting to Kering affiliates.
• Assist in the preparation of support for annual external and internal audits.
• Support management on ad hoc analyses and special projects.
• Aid in monitoring internal control compliance and SOPs.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting role; retail experience is a plus.
• Understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Advanced technical skills, including Excel, Pivot Tables, V Lookup, and SUMIFS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate data.
• Ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality.
• System savvy and self-motivated to learn new technology; SAP experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to the NY Office as needed.