About the Company

David Yurman is the celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York 1980 by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. Today, the company is led by Evan Yurman and creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable — its artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 49 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

Title: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of the finance team and be responsible for accounting functions across all distribution channels, including retail, wholesale and e-commerce. This individual will promote maximum fiscal responsibility, safeguard the Company’s assets and ensure compliance with established accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Significant participant in the month-end closing, including journal entry preparation and related analysis of asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts
• Preparation and maintenance of account reconciliations, both balance sheet and P&L, with resolution of all reconciling items
• Preparation and maintenance of fixed asset schedules and monthly depreciation
• Timely and accurate month-end closing of the fix assets ledger and related accounting entries
• Monitor Construction in progress (CIP) to ensure that CIP project assets are capitalized timely to the correct asset accounts
• Preparation of monthly US and Canada payroll entries
• Partner with specific departments such as FP&A, Marketing, Creative, IT, Visual, and Merchandising teams across all business channels to accurately prepare monthly finance statements
• Review and analyze corporate general & administrative expenses by business channel
• Be able to explain and support monthly expense account variances versus prior year and budget, and prepare and review monthly account reconciliations (cash, accruals, prepaids, etc.)
• Provide analytical support in year-end audits as well as preparing audit working papers
• Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience (e.g. public accounting, bookclose).
• Experience in retail and/or consumer product industry preferred
• Meticulous understanding of GAAP accounting, specifically accrual basis of accounting and revenue recognition.
• Highly organized. Maintains the highest standards of accuracy and precision.
• Articulate, with strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Collaborative team player with a hands-on approach; a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality. Develops professional rapport with colleagues.
• Driven and self-motivated; a self-starter.
• Ability to work independently with a curious mindset
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general ledger ERP System, Oracle experience is a definite plus.

Education

BS in Accounting required, CPA preferred, or parts passed

Location

New York, NY

The company offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and perks to eligible employees:

• medical/vision/dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• numerous employee perks (employee discounts, Citibike membership (NYC), gym reimbursement, etc.)
  

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law.