Corporate Senior Accountant

Samsonite; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsonite in Mansfield, MA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our global finance team. You will support monthly, quarterly, and annual close, consolidate entities, and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years' experience, and strong analytical skills.

Experience with SAP/Oracle or HFM is a plus. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with international colleagues and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate setting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries for accruals and intercompany transactions.
• Post consolidation and elimination entries.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Support audits and statutory reporting for international entities.
• Participate in system implementations and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

MS Excel

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle FCC

HFM

Job description

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

About Us

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing timely and accurate financial information and supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for corporate entities. This position plays a key role in month-end closing process, consolidation, financial reporting, account reconciliations and statutory reporting. The Senior Accountant works closely with domestic and international accounting teams, corporate department leaders, and external auditors to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, intercompany transactions, payroll entries, treasury activities, and interest calculations.
• Prepare and post consolidation and elimination entries.
• Prepare reconciliations and perform detailed analysis of assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Research, investigate, and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure recurring entries, amortization schedules, and expense allocations are recorded accurately.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Tax, and other departments to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Support Corporate Department by reviewing operating expenses, monitoring variances, and recording monthly accruals.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and identify financial trends and unusual fluctuations.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate responses to audit requests and explain accounting transactions and balances.
• Assist with statutory audits and the preparation of statutory financial statements for international entities.
• Assist with preparation of local government census reports.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in special projects, including acquisitions, financing transactions, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within the accounting and reporting processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle FCC (Financial Consolidation and Close) or HFM.
• Experience with multinational organizations.
• Financial reporting and statutory reporting experience.
• Experience supporting external audits and regulatory filings

About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What We Value

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.