Staff Accountant, General Ledger & Month-End Specialist

Financeroles; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada Group’s Finance Department is seeking a skilled accounting specialist to help prepare, analyze and maintain records and reporting, ensuring compliance and strong controls across cash management and financial data.

The role covers general accounting, month-end close support, journal entries and ledger reconciliations, with interaction across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Retail Accounting and Tax teams. A Bachelor's degree and GAAP proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent with strong GAAP knowledge.
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience; experience in retail/luxury is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel; SAP experience preferred; comfortable learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and other related duties.
• Assist in month end closing activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and adjusting entries.
• Analyze and reconcile select General Ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile bank accounts and cash disbursement accounts; address bank inquiries.
• Assist in audits and provide information as requested.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, Retail Accounting, Tax to improve processes.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Support Senior Accounting Manager and VP of Finance with ad-hoc projects.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

3+ years accounting experience

Excel skills

Retail/Luxury experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Prada Group’s Finance Department is seeking a skilled accounting specialist to help prepare, analyze and maintain records and reporting, ensuring compliance and strong controls across cash management and financial data.

The role covers general accounting, month-end close support, journal entries and ledger reconciliations, with interaction across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Retail Accounting and Tax teams. A Bachelor's degree and GAAP proficiency are required.