Senior Accountant

Diptyque • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

Diptyque is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate, reliable financial reporting for its U.S. and Canada entities. The role covers general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, tax compliance, and financial analysis. The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Controller and manages one Junior Accountant.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Minimum of a B.A. in Accounting or a related Finance degree.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Technology savvy, with experience using ERP software.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Luxury goods experience.
• Experience mentoring or training junior team members.
• Experience with NAV.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain the accuracy of financial records and reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts; identify, research, and resolve reconciliation items promptly.
• Analyze transactional data across retail, eCommerce, and corporate channels to support complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card and Concur expense reporting processes.
• Support accounting operations for new store openings, including financial setup, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Coordinate bank reconciliations with the Junior Accountant.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
• Support business tax, sales tax, and other indirect tax compliance activities.
• Review and reconcile sales tax activity and verify data flowing between POS, eCommerce, ERP, and third-party tax systems.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and providers to support timely and accurate filings.
• Research and resolve tax discrepancies, exceptions, and notices; monitor tax requirements and support process updates.
• Assist with tax audits, information requests, and supporting documentation.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and other month-end adjustments.
• Manage CapEx, deferred rent, and Opex reclassifications to support accurate account classification and reporting.
• Investigate unusual fluctuations, variances, and balance sheet reconciling items.
• Prepare documentation and supporting schedules for financial reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accurate financial reporting.
• Review financial results, investigate variances, and help resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support accounting-process automation and improvements to data integrity.
• Assist with system implementations, enhancements, integrations, ERP optimization, testing, documentation, and user adoption.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting processes and procedures.
• Support cross-functional projects affecting accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage one Junior Accountant and support the mentoring or training of junior team members.

Benefits

• The total compensation package may include bonus potential, competitive benefits, and other perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior