[Remote] Staff Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DELSEY PARIS is the fastest growing Travel Goods Brand in the US, and they are seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join their expanding team. The Staff Accountant will assist with daily accounting functions, month-end close reconciliation, and support audits while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and other required or ad hoc financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Support the monthly general ledger close process, including account reconciliations, review of daily cash activity, and preparation and posting of journal entries
• Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget) and review material variances with the Accounting Manager and CFO; investigate discrepancies by coordinating with relevant departments
• Evaluate accounting systems and procedures; recommend and implement improvements to strengthen internal controls and increase efficiency. Maintain and update process documentation (SOPs)
• Provide accounting support to management by clarifying expense-related issues and ensuring proper treatment of transactions
• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors during annual and interim audits
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses as requested by the Accounting Manager or CFO
• Assist in gathering information for tax filings to ensure timely compliance; prepare certain returns as assigned (e.g., U.S. and Canadian sales tax filings)
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and book/tax reporting
• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including transaction postings, adjustments research, invoice review, and payment processing. Collaborate with operations to resolve discrepancies and support account activity
• Record recurring accruals and prepaid expenses; ensure proper cutoff and expense recognition
• Record payroll-related journal entries, including payroll accruals and employer benefit contributions (e.g., 401(k))
• Record and reconcile employee benefit expenses, including health insurance and vacation accruals
• Assist with credit card transaction processing and reconciliations
• Support annual compliance processes, including 1099 filings, business licenses, and annual reports
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data within the accounting system
• Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliations and resolve outstanding items timely
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements

Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the consumer goods industry (retail and wholesale sector)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
• Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills
• Extensive experience in reporting analysis
• Experience with enterprise level software required
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Entrepreneurial mindset and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Must be eligible to work in the United States with no further sponsorship needed
• Data analytics certificates/experience a plus
• Microsoft Business Central/MS GP experience a plus

Benefits

• Fun office environment
• Chance to expand skill set in other areas with stretch assignments such as ERP implementation, documentation, process improvement, etc.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• PTO including Personal and Vacation time.
• Company paid holidays.
• 401k plan with great company match
• Salary commensurate with experience

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