Kering Staff Accountant

Location
Employment Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
Compensation $70,000–78,000/year
Department Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Kering seeks a Staff Accountant in Wayne, NJ — responsible for GL maintenance, reconciliations and month‑end close. $70k–$78k + comprehensive benefits.

Overview

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group that manages a portfolio of world-renowned maisons across couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty. The Group is recognised for privileging creativity, craftsmanship and a strong commitment to sustainability while providing centralized corporate functions to support its Houses.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Maintain financial reports, records and general ledger accounts with rigorous attention to accuracy.
  • Prepare journal entries, month-end analyses and account reconciliations to support the monthly close.
  • Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely processing and reporting.
  • Respond to information requests, prepare documentation for audits and assist with audit fieldwork.
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
  • Provide ad hoc support to the analyst and other finance team members as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP.
  • Practical experience with SAP.
  • Strong numeracy, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and time‑management abilities; able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

Skills

SAP GAAP Journal entries Account reconciliations Monthly close processes Budgeting and forecasting Financial reporting and analysis Audit support Strong numeracy and analytical skills Time management and communication skills

Experience

Approximately 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate finance or public accounting environment; demonstrated experience with general ledger maintenance, reconciliations and month‑end close activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Workplace

This position is based in Wayne, New Jersey, USA, within easy reach of New York. The broader New Jersey area accounts for 113 active listings on Cerulean, 10 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 78,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; critical illness insurance; accident insurance; hospital indemnity insurance; personalized healthcare support; wellbeing programs; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); 401(k) plan; basic life and AD&D insurance; short-term disability insurance.

Culture

Kering fosters a creative, interdisciplinary culture rooted in the luxury maisons it manages, balancing artistic freedom with rigorous operational standards. The Group emphasizes sustainability, craftsmanship and talent development across its global organisation.

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.