Staff Accountant - US Retail (Finance)

About Us
Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description
The Staff Accountant - US Retail is responsible for supporting the financial close process and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position will take ownership of all accounting functions related to day-to-day accounting operations, budgeting/forecasting, and month-end close procedures for assigned areas of the business. This position will oversee the financial data related to, but not limited to, the business' Retail operations. The Staff Accountant - US Retail plays a role in identifying opportunities to improve internal controls and streamline processes. This is a hybrid role; we work 4 days onsite, 1 day remote, weekly.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Close Activity :

• Analyze GL account activity and account reconciliations.
• Prepare month end journal entries and ensure all B/S accounts are properly supported.
• Complete daily sales reporting for assigned business areas from generation to distribution.
• Maintain and update sales reporting for Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly reports.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting- such as Brand Category or Cost Center reports- for the business departments using Essbase and HFM as appropriate.
• Ensure month-end close reports and other assigned financial reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with the creation and input of annual budgets into HFM.

Month-End Reporting :

• Manages the month-end closing process; account reconciliations, and key metric reporting.
• Identifies opportunities to improve internal controls and procedure efficiency, escalating them to the appropriate parties when necessary.

SAP/HFM Reporting :

• Manage and ensure accuracy of system data in SAP and HFM.

Requirements:

• BA/BS Accounting
• Capacity to perform detailed analysis while understanding big picture implications
• Strong attention to detail
• Power user with Excel functions
• Strong systems experience, SAP or similar

Preferred Skills and Industry experience :

• 2+ years of professional accounting experience
• Proficiency with SAP/BI tools and Hyperion planning
• Experience working in a corporate accounting environment

About the Team
Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What we value:

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.