Executive summary

Moleskine America is seeking an experienced, self-starting Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role will support the Chief Accountant and help oversee the accountants responsible for performing day-to-day accounting and reporting functions and provide administrative back-office support as needed.

Main activities

  • Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including:
  • Month and end-year process (GAAP and IFRS)
  • Payroll
  • Oversight of employee expense report review/reimbursement
  • Treasury monitoring and forecasting
  • Financial reporting variance analysis
  • Oversight of payment proposal and bank upload for ACH/wire payment
  • Fixed asset activity (IFRS-16 and GAAP)
  • Debt activity
  • Assist in developing and establishing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
  • Assist in oversight of projects and staff to ensure compliance of accounting policies and procedures
  • Assist and coordinate annual and tax audits
  • Exposure to IFRS-16 lease familiarity
  • Assist and coordinate oversight of tax compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements with tax firm
  • Presents recommendations to Accounting Team for short- and long-term financial improvements and policies
  • Assist in developing and establish proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
  • Ability to assist in solving multiple and complex operational and accounting challenges

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent: Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  • 4-6 years of tax, accounting, and finance experience
  • Experience managing at least 1 direct report
  • Strong knowledge and experience using SAP
  • Strong working knowledge of AP and AR functions
  • Familiarity with startup or mid-sized business environments
  • Retail Accounting experience
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (completed or in progress of passing CPA exam)
  • Experience in building out accounting system design and implementation of SAP products and addons
  • Operations Accounting exposure
  • Demonstrated history of solving multiple and complex operational and accounting challenges
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
  • Willingness and flexibility to adapt to ongoing process changes and improvements
  • Appreciation for the culture of creativity and exploration valued by our users

Moleskine America is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Moleskine America is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.