Diptyque Senior Accountant

About Diptyque

Founded in Paris in 1961 by Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, Desmond Knox-Leet and Yves Coueslant, Diptyque is a fragrance and lifestyle maison distinguished by its artistic heritage, imaginative storytelling and exacting craftsmanship. From its historic boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, the house has cultivated an international presence through perfumes, scented candles and objects for the home. As an employer, Diptyque brings together talents across fragrance development, design, retail and corporate functions, united by an appreciation for beauty and the sensory experience. Its distinctive universe offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a Parisian maison where creativity, attention to detail and thoughtful client relationships underpin the brand’s identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure the accuracy of financial records and reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts; identify, research, and resolve reconciliation items promptly.
• Analyze large volumes of transactional data across retail, eCommerce, and corporate channels to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card and Concur expense reporting processes.
• Support accounting operations for new store openings, including financial setup, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate bank reconciliations with the Junior Accountant.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
• Support business tax, sales tax, and other indirect tax compliance activities.
• Review and reconcile sales tax activity, ensuring complete and accurate data flows between POS, eCommerce, ERP, and third-party tax systems.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and providers to support timely and accurate filings.
• Research and resolve tax-related discrepancies, exceptions, and notices.
• Monitor changing tax requirements and support implementation of related process updates.
• Assist with tax audits, information requests, and supporting documentation.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing through timely preparation of reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and other month-end adjustments.
• Manage CapEx, deferred rent, and Opex reclassifications, ensuring accurate account classification and financial reporting.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual fluctuations, variances, and reconciling items.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review financial results, investigate variances, and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support efforts to automate accounting processes and enhance data integrity.
• Assist with system implementations, enhancements, and integrations as needed.
• Support ongoing ERP optimization and new system implementations, including testing, documentation, and user adoption.
• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of accounting processes and procedures.
• Support cross-functional projects affecting accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage one Junior Accountant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related finance degree.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience; luxury goods experience is a plus.
• Experience mentoring or training junior team members is a plus.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Technology savvy, with experience using various ERP software.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with NAV is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of accounting experience.

Education

Minimum of a B.A. in Accounting or a related finance degree.

Benefits

The total compensation package may include bonus potential, competitive benefits, and other perks.

Culture

Diptyque’s workplace culture is shaped by its Parisian artistic heritage, combining creative expression with a meticulous approach to fragrance, design and storytelling. Across its métiers, the Maison places emphasis on curiosity, craftsmanship and attention to detail, inviting employees to bring its distinctive universe to life through thoughtful client experiences.

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