Hermès Payables Specialist
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Sellier seeks Accounts Payable Accountant (CDD) in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, France. Fixed-term role managing vendor accounting for 20 entities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices with consideration for accounting, tax, and cost-center coding specifications
- Reconcile inter-company accounts and maintain accuracy of group-wide transaction records
- Prepare and file statutory DAS2 tax declarations
- Coordinate with internal business units, cost centers, and external vendors on invoice inquiries and confirmations (circularizations)
- Oversee payment preparation and schedule adherence to vendor payment terms
- Organize and execute direct debit campaigns, including invoice recovery and maturity analysis
- Monitor aged payables balances and conduct monthly analysis of aging schedules
- Manage follow-up and resolution of outstanding invoices, including aging management and statistical reporting
- Process and respond to generic 'Missing Invoice' inquiries and track resolutions
- Review internal controls reports related to payment timing and compliance
- Conduct vendor confirmations and reconcile responses for audit purposes
- Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures, including provision tracking and consolidation reporting
Qualifications
- Accounting diploma or equivalent qualification (Bac+2 minimum)
- Minimum 7 years of accounting or accounts payable experience
- Strong interpersonal and client-service skills
- Demonstrated accuracy and organizational ability
- Punctuality and consistent attendance
- Digital literacy and comfort with accounting systems
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 years of hands-on accounting or accounts payable experience, with proven expertise in vendor invoice processing, multi-entity accounting, and period-end closing procedures. Prior experience in a large, multi-subsidiary organization or group accounting environment is preferred.
Education
Bac+2 (two-year diploma) in accounting or related financial discipline; further certification or professional qualification in accounting (e.g., DCG, DSCG) is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Hermès, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Accounts Payable Accountant», «Vendor Accounting Officer», «Accounts Payable Officer», «Finance Accountant – Payables», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.