A/R - Accountant

The Team:

The Accounting/Finance team is responsible for protecting the Company’s financial assets, mitigating financial risks and reporting the financial position of the company to business stakeholders. The department is comprised of four main pillars: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Treasury & Inventory Control.

The Opportunity:

As the AR Accountant, you will hold a key role in the reporting and compliance functions of the Finance department, and in supporting the retail network with their accounting needs to conduct their commercial operations efficiently. You will be responsible in delivering timely and accurate period-end closing reporting of the company’s financial statements, in close partnership with the other teams within the Finance department (AP, Treasury, FP&A). You will be involved in the full accounting cycle: (i) month-end closing; (ii) balance sheet account review, analysis, clearing and reconciliation; and (iii) journalizing accounting entries.

About the Role:

• Partner cross-functionally, within the organization, as well as with external business partners, on various project management and identification of areas for synergies and process automation for increased efficiency.
• Involved in various internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with group rules and IFRS standards.

Wholesale A/R

• Reconciliation of sales between two systems [CEGID and SAP]
• Reconciliation of customer accounts
• Creating reclass entries for sales between different profit centers
• Recording of customer payments into CEGID (and SAP).
• Following up with customers on past due balances
• Partnering with the warehouse for releasing orders on prepayment accounts

Retail A/R

• Receiving customer refund requests from each boutique
• Preparing affidavits for unclaimed funds upon request
• Management of 8300 tax forms; ensuring the form is properly completed and issuing a summary directly to the customer
• Responding to all customer store credits and gift cards inquiries

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No

Budget Responsibility:

• No

Decision Making Responsibility:

• No

About You:

• Strong knowledge with systems (SAP, Cegid) to understand interfaces and find optimization and automation as available
• 2-3 years in finance/accounting field, preferably in a similar industry/environment
• Strong team player, fosters a positive and supportive work partnerships and collaboration
• BA in Accounting or Finance
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, client-serviced oriented culture where multi-tasking and hands-on collaboration and communication are critical to success
• Analytical and detail-oriented to accurately present management reports and provide sound recommendations
• Passion for process or system enhancements and operational excellence
• Strong ethics, integrity, and credibility

The range for this position is $63,760.00 - $95,640.00 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Company Overview:

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès’ success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that’s at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website. Link here.

Our Commitment:

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.