Accountant

Europerfumes is the leading US distributor of artisanal fragrance brands. Founded in 1997, Europerfumes has decades of experience vetting and sourcing the best independent brands from all over the world. Today our portfolio includes over 15 brands (Juliette Has a Gun, Vilhelm Parfumerie, Montale, Xerjoff and more) for which we manage everything within the US. This management ranges from a brand's online store, social media presence, and retail distribution.

Scope of Position:

The Accountant will be responsible for performing month-end close activities, reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing preliminary financial reporting and assisting Members of Senior Management in analyzing and verifying complex financial information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. These essential functions, are including but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Compile and input financial data to GL accounts and document business transactions
• Preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain month-end work papers, including asset work sheets, based on Trial Balance
• Preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for various accounts and expenses, including Recurring, Prepaid and Accrued Expenses, Cost Allocations and Intercompany Transactions
• Coordinate department & account coding of invoices/contract payments ensuring proper expense recognition
• Support Finance and Corporate Departments with preparation of periodic forecasts & annual budgets
• Analyze and reconcile inter-company invoices and ensure appropriate General Ledger coding and pricing
• Prepare month/quarter-end journal entries and review budgets
• Reconcile Bank accounts and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis
• Monitor Bank Accounts, assist in Cash Flow forecasting and ensure proper posting of recurring payments
• Assist in Annual Review by preparing schedules for internal/external auditors as needed
• Interface with and support corporate finance personnel
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal control policies and reporting deadlines
• Perform additional work and ad hoc analysis as assigned
• Filing of or assisting in the preparation of Annual Reports, Quarterly Income Tax and Building Taxation reports, surveys and compliances

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)

• bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting or finance
• 4+years’ experience in financial accounting
• Knowledge of standard accounting practices, procedures and internal controls
• Experience with a minimum of 2 ERP systems
• Excellent Troubleshooting, Listening and Problem-Solving Skills
• Able to work in a multi-task environment
• Effective oral and written communications

Europerfumes is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.