Paradies Lagardère
Overview
The Revenue Accountant I performs a wide variety of accounting and finance responsibilities, including the preparation and review of recurring and non-recurring journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close tasks, P&L variance analysis, and the preparation and review of various analytics. Under general direction, the Revenue Accountant I will be responsible for all aspects of accounting related to Vendor Program Rebates and Accounts Receivable. The Revenue Accountant on the Paradies-Lagardere Accounting/Finance team must adhere to tight deadlines, possess an exceptional ability for time management and organization, and be able to adapt to changing priorities. This position involves frequent contact with Accounting Managers, Merchandisers, Controller and Chief Financial Officer as well as other departments, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Responsibilities
Own recognition, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing all aspects of $42 million annual NRI (Non-Retail Income) programs for all divisions of the organization, exercising discretion and independent judgment. Review and analyze vendor revenue contracts and exercise independent judgment to ensure compliance with contract terms, GAAP, and company policies and procedures. Collaborate with internal (merchandise team) and external (vendors) partners to maintain A/R Aging less than 90 days, ensuring working capital is optimized. Analyze collectability for invoiced amounts and calculate and record necessary reserves for bad debt. Produce timely and accurate vendor program rebate reporting; distribute reporting to merchandise Directors to provide monthly status on amounts recognized and collected vs annual budget. Develop and maintain strong relationships with Operations, Merchandising, and Accounts Payable to support areas of responsibility. Participate in the month-end close by completing journal entries and reviewing financial statements and balance sheets for accuracy. Own line-item variances to budget and last year during the month-end process, with research, written explanations, and follow-up support as needed. Identify efficiency opportunities or process improvements and develop plans to execute. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Participate in external audit work papers and responses to audit inquiries. Other responsibilities as assigned. Position Qualifications
BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in accounting or finance SAP experience preferred Accounts Receivable experience Desire to identify and implement process improvements Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work with urgency while maintaining a balanced plan of attack Adaptable to changing priorities and unexpected situations Detail-oriented and accurate Team player capable of juggling multiple priorities Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries
Hospitality
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The Revenue Accountant I performs a wide variety of accounting and finance responsibilities, including the preparation and review of recurring and non-recurring journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close tasks, P&L variance analysis, and the preparation and review of various analytics. Under general direction, the Revenue Accountant I will be responsible for all aspects of accounting related to Vendor Program Rebates and Accounts Receivable. The Revenue Accountant on the Paradies-Lagardere Accounting/Finance team must adhere to tight deadlines, possess an exceptional ability for time management and organization, and be able to adapt to changing priorities. This position involves frequent contact with Accounting Managers, Merchandisers, Controller and Chief Financial Officer as well as other departments, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Responsibilities
Own recognition, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing all aspects of $42 million annual NRI (Non-Retail Income) programs for all divisions of the organization, exercising discretion and independent judgment. Review and analyze vendor revenue contracts and exercise independent judgment to ensure compliance with contract terms, GAAP, and company policies and procedures. Collaborate with internal (merchandise team) and external (vendors) partners to maintain A/R Aging less than 90 days, ensuring working capital is optimized. Analyze collectability for invoiced amounts and calculate and record necessary reserves for bad debt. Produce timely and accurate vendor program rebate reporting; distribute reporting to merchandise Directors to provide monthly status on amounts recognized and collected vs annual budget. Develop and maintain strong relationships with Operations, Merchandising, and Accounts Payable to support areas of responsibility. Participate in the month-end close by completing journal entries and reviewing financial statements and balance sheets for accuracy. Own line-item variances to budget and last year during the month-end process, with research, written explanations, and follow-up support as needed. Identify efficiency opportunities or process improvements and develop plans to execute. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Participate in external audit work papers and responses to audit inquiries. Other responsibilities as assigned. Position Qualifications
BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in accounting or finance SAP experience preferred Accounts Receivable experience Desire to identify and implement process improvements Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work with urgency while maintaining a balanced plan of attack Adaptable to changing priorities and unexpected situations Detail-oriented and accurate Team player capable of juggling multiple priorities Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries
Hospitality
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