Yves Saint Laurent Staff Accountant

Wayne • USA

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, is renowned for its pioneering spirit in the luxury fashion industry. Established in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized fashion by introducing luxury prêt-à-porter with its 'Rive Gauche' collection in 1966. Today, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent remains at the forefront of luxury fashion, offering a wide array of products including ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, and accessories. As part of the Kering Group, Saint Laurent benefits from the conglomerate's global reach and commitment to sustainability and innovation.

1. Support Saint Laurent Americas, including USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Panama.
2. Collaborate with Kering Shared Service, external BPOs, and the Finance team during monthly and year-end closing.
3. Integrate and review local Trial balances into the ERP system.
4. Prepare Margin Files and handle monthly journal entries.
5. Analyze monthly activity of specific P&L elements.
6. Maintain Kering cash tool for LatAm Region.
7. Provide backup support for financial uploads in HFM.
8. Analyze financial activity to identify improvement opportunities.
9. Review and approve expense reports for LatAm Region.
10. Assist the Accounting Manager in ensuring process accuracy and efficiency.
11. Maintain a clean Trial Balance with timely balance sheet reconciliations.
12. Approve invoices and inventory stock adjustments for the Americas Region.
13. Support Sr. Accountant in monthly variable rent calculations.
14. Manage intercompany activity and end-of-month billing and reporting.
15. Assist in the preparation for annual external and Group Internal audits.
16. Support management with ad hoc analyses and special projects.
17. Aid in monitoring internal control compliance and SOPs.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA preferred.
2. 2+ years of experience in an accounting role; retail experience is advantageous.
3. Understanding of accounting principles and procedures.

1. Advanced technical skills, including Excel, Pivot Tables, V Lookup, SUMIFS.
2. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
3. Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate data.
4. Capacity to multi-task and meet critical deadlines.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with international colleagues.
6. High regard for confidentiality and sensitive information handling.
7. Proactive in anticipating workload impacts and maintaining a positive work attitude.
8. System savvy with a willingness to learn new technologies; SAP experience is a plus.

A minimum of 2 years in an accounting role, preferably within the retail sector.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA preferred.

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, and more enriches the workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. The work environment is dynamic and inclusive, encouraging employees to express their talents and adapt to a changing world.