Temporary Staff Accountant
Temporary Staff Accountant
New York, US
WHY WORK FOR VALENTINO
A career in Maison Valentino is your chance to grow in a reality where business and creativity meet and thrive in an inclusive, and open-minded community.
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
Maison Valentino believes in a colleague-centric approach, where our contribution and behaviors as individuals are the secret of our success as a community. Each Valentino colleague is crucial to guarantee that every need in Valentino is met with mastery, creativity, uniqueness, and care.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Temporary Staff Accountant (6-Month Assignment)
Schedule: Full-time, onsite, 5 days per week
The Temporary Staff Accountant will serve as a key partner to the Accounting team, supporting the day-to-day management of retail accounting, banking activities, and fixed asset accounting. This role will help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely processing of financial transactions while contributing to the overall efficiency of accounting operations. The position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is a six-month temporary assignment based in-office five days per week.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of $28-$30 per hour
- Exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced luxury retail environment
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions
- Collaborative team environment with direct partnership and mentorship from accounting leadership
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain cash accounts.
- Reconcile and record concession settlements and other cash-related transactions.
- Reconcile store credits, sales deposits, and related accounts.
- Investigate and resolve chargebacks, payment disputes, and fraud issues.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts receivable and payable balances.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with fixed asset accounting and journal entries.
- Support monthly sales tax filings and compliance requirements.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of corporate accounting experience
- 1+ years of SAP experience required
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel & Outlook)
- Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with intercompany, upper management, and external auditors/vendors
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
- Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on approach
- Good presentation skills for educating team members on accounting principles
- Excellent planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure that all job functions are performed in a timely and efficient manner
HOW WE ARE
The Valentino ecosystem is home to a wide and extraordinary pool of talents, each colleague contributing with their unique attributes, nurturing a culture of inclusivity and equality. Inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.