Staff Accountant - US Retail

Job Description

The Staff Accountant - US Retail is responsible for supporting the financial close process and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position will take ownership of all accounting functions related to day-to-day accounting operations, budgeting / forecasting, and month-end close procedures for assigned areas of the business. This position will oversee the financial data related to, but not limited to, the business' retail operations. The Staff Accountant - US Retail plays a role in identifying opportunities to improve internal controls and streamline processes. This is a hybrid role; we work 4 days onsite, 1 day remote, weekly.

Responsibilities :

Financial Reporting and Close Activity :

• Analyze GL account activity and account reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and ensure all B / S accounts are properly supported.
• Complete daily sales reporting for assigned business areas from generation to distribution.
• Maintain and update sales reporting for Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly reports.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting- such as Brand Category or Cost Center reports- for the business departments using Essbase and HFM as appropriate.
• Ensure month-end close reports and other assigned financial reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with the creation and input of annual budgets into HFM.

Month-End Reporting :

SAP / HFM Reporting :

Qualifications

Requirements :

Preferred Skills and Industry experience :

About Us

Who we are :

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

About the Team

Why you'll love working here :

What we value :

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.