[Remote] Staff Accountant
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DELSEY PARIS is the fastest growing Travel Goods Brand in the US, and they are seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join their expanding team. The Staff Accountant will assist with daily accounting functions, month-end close reconciliation, and support audits while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and other required or ad hoc financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Support the monthly general ledger close process, including account reconciliations, review of daily cash activity, and preparation and posting of journal entries
- Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget) and review material variances with the Accounting Manager and CFO; investigate discrepancies by coordinating with relevant departments
- Evaluate accounting systems and procedures; recommend and implement improvements to strengthen internal controls and increase efficiency. Maintain and update process documentation (SOPs)
- Provide accounting support to management by clarifying expense-related issues and ensuring proper treatment of transactions
- Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors during annual and interim audits
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses as requested by the Accounting Manager or CFO
- Assist in gathering information for tax filings to ensure timely compliance; prepare certain returns as assigned (e.g., U.S. and Canadian sales tax filings)
- Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and book/tax reporting
- Support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including transaction postings, adjustments research, invoice review, and payment processing. Collaborate with operations to resolve discrepancies and support account activity
- Record recurring accruals and prepaid expenses; ensure proper cutoff and expense recognition
- Record payroll-related journal entries, including payroll accruals and employer benefit contributions (e.g., 401(k))
- Record and reconcile employee benefit expenses, including health insurance and vacation accruals
- Assist with credit card transaction processing and reconciliations
- Support annual compliance processes, including 1099 filings, business licenses, and annual reports
- Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data within the accounting system
- Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliations and resolve outstanding items timely
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements
Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the consumer goods industry (retail and wholesale sector)
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
- Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills
- Extensive experience in reporting analysis
- Experience with enterprise level software required
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
- Entrepreneurial mindset and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Must be eligible to work in the United States with no further sponsorship needed
- Data analytics certificates/experience a plus
- Microsoft Business Central/MS GP experience a plus
Benefits
- Fun office environment
- Chance to expand skill set in other areas with stretch assignments such as ERP implementation, documentation, process improvement, etc.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
- PTO including Personal and Vacation time.
- Company paid holidays.
- 401k plan with great company match
- Salary commensurate with experience
Company Overview