Lafayette 148 New York

Coordinator, Accounting

Lafayette 148 New York  •  $55k - $60k/yr  •  Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)  •  30 days ago
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Job Description

The Accounting Coordinator supports core accounting operations, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes. This role assists with day-to-day transactional accounting tasks, helps maintain accurate records, and partners with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within an accounting function.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily accounting functions including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintenance of sub-ledgers
  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for review by senior accounting team members
  • Help maintain documentation of accounting procedures and support internal control processes
  • Assist with audit preparation and provide documentation requested by external auditors
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, HR, A/P, and A/R teams to ensure accuracy of financial data
  • Support maintenance of the chart of accounts and departmental reporting structures
  • Assist in monitoring and reconciling monthly inventory by location and updating the general ledger accordingly
  • Analyze purchase price variances and inventory discrepancies, escalating findings as needed
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP guidelines
  • Participate in system enhancements, implementations, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 1–3 years of accounting experience (internship experience considered)
  • Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Experience with account reconciliations and general ledger support
  • Retail/apparel/consumer goods experience a plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Blue Cherry preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to follow established processes and identify areas for improvement
  • Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
  • Clear and professional communication skills

Base Pay Salary

The base salary range for this position is $55,000 – $60,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, and location.

Lafayette 148 New York

About Lafayette 148 New York

Named after the SoHo address where it was founded, Lafayette 148 New York is a New York-based luxury womenswear brand known for intelligent, understated design, impeccable craftsmanship, luxurious materials, and a modern, New York aesthetic. With its own design studio and production facility, it is rarity in the fashion world: a truly vertically integrated brand.

In 1996, Lafayette 148’s founders Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu and Ida Siu had a singular vision of fashion’s future. They imagined a company that combined concept, design and production all under one roof. A place with a globally minded culture that married its Eastern and Western roots and took an inclusive approach to design, making beautiful, meticulously constructed clothing for accomplishing women everywhere. And Lafayette 148 was born.

Today, the company employs more than 300 people in the United States, and 1,000 worldwide. In Fall 2018, Lafayette 148 moved its corporate headquarters to an expansive, sustainably renovated loft space in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, continuing its tradition of innovation in the fashion industry. Globally, customers can explore the world of Lafayette 148 New York at one of thirty-nine freestanding boutiques in the US, Canada and China.

Lafayette 148 New York is also available in the world’s most luxurious stores, including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, as well as hundreds of high-end specialty boutiques across North America. Experience the world of Lafayette 148 at lafayette148ny.com.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
New York
Year Founded
1996
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