Le Bon Marché Accounts Payable Accountant
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
About Le Bon Marché
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, founded in Paris in 1852 and celebrated as the world’s first department store, embodies a singular blend of heritage, cultural curiosity and contemporary luxury. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees an environment where retail excellence, artistic sensibility and exceptional service meet on the Left Bank. Its teams contribute to a refined and constantly evolving client experience across fashion, beauty, design, gastronomy and culture, supported by a tradition of innovation first shaped by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut. Le Bon Marché cultivates talent with elegance, entrepreneurial spirit and a deep respect for craftsmanship, creativity and Parisian art de vivre.
Accountant (F/H) at La Samaritaine, Paris — manage supplier accounts and SAP implementation in luxury selective distribution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive invoices, verify alignment between purchase orders and invoices received, and analyse variance causes
- Reconcile aged payable and receivable schedules
- Track and issue client invoices
- Control invoice validation processes and identify any obstacles to timely payment
- Create and maintain the supplier and client master data registry
- Manage vendor relationships, including billing issues, follow-ups, disputes, and payment terms negotiation
Qualifications
- Higher education qualification in Accounting, Audit, or Finance (Bac+2/+3, such as DCG)
- Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- English language proficiency at B2 level (intermediate)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts payable
- Organized, rigorous, and proactive profile
- Strong communication skills and IT agility
- Willingness to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts payable or supplier accounting, with demonstrated proficiency in processing vendor invoices, managing supplier relationships, and reconciling financial records.
Education
Higher education qualification specializing in Accounting, Audit, or Finance (Bac+2/+3 level, such as Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Le Bon Marché fosters a refined, service-driven culture where teams are encouraged to combine Parisian elegance, creativity, and exceptional client care. As part of a historic and innovative retail house, employees work in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, cultural curiosity, and a deep sense of hospitality.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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