Accountant

Support the HUGO BOSS subgroup in the US, as well as the entity in Canada, with the preparation of the day-to-day accounting activities.

The General Accountant is also responsible to assist to ensure the compliance with accounting guidelines within the assigned tasks and act as a business partner to improve the quality of the financial close.

Additionally, assistance of financial audits (e.g. year-end audits) or stock takes are part of the position.

General Account will work closely with other Finance teams (Accounts Payable & Treasury, Credit department and Tax department), Financial Analysis & Planning, Legal and Business departments. The position is based in New York City, New York.

• Post and support review general accounting entries (such as Inventory, Fixed Assets, Accruals and Provisions entries) in SAP on a daily base
• Support review Intercompany balances as well as control Intercompany transactions
• Assist to perform balance sheet reconciliations, including prepaid and accrual accounts
• Prepare work papers to accounting entries accordingly
• Preparation of reports to upper management as well as we related departments (e.g. Financial Analysis & Planning)
• Act as business partner and transfer accounting/reporting knowledge to other departments
• Contribute to ensure the timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end close based on internal as well headquarter (HQ) deadlines
• Review if assigned accounting topics are in line with accounting guidelines based on HQ procedures and IFRS updates
• Support Finance related audits (e.g. annual year-end audit)
• Support internal stock takes (e.g. Inventory and Fixed Assets)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with System development and implementation projects
• Performs other duties as required.

• BS/BA in Finance or Accounting
• 3-5 years of professional accounting/finance experience required
• First experience within the knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• Knowledge of SAP (R/3) a plus as well as Concur or InvoiceLine
• Industry (Retail/WHS/eCommerce) is plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (particularly excel)
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative, hands-on
• Detail oriented and enthusiastic
• Strong verbal and communication skills as well as project management skills
• Ability to multitask and work under deadlines