Summary
Kering has chosen Blackline as the preferred tool for transaction reconciliation for sales and tender reconciliation. O2C Accountant is to ensure all funds are collected for all Method of Payments accepted throughout our Brands daily. O2C Accountant will ensure audited transactions are reconciled to external acquirer files and various banks. This includes validation of POS transactions, credit card fees, chargebacks, and write-offs to ensure all Journals pushed from BlackLine to SAP are accurate and posted daily. O2C Accountant will research and analyze discrepancies found in various General Ledger Accounts and work with BlackLine Manager to resolve open issues. At month End, O2C Accountant will produce list of days by Method of Payments that need to be accrued by Brand. This includes producing monthly reconciliations to be reviewed with BlackLine Manager and shared with various departments.

Job Description

KERING Accountant O2C

Job Family: Finance

Job Title: Accountant O2C

Location: Wayne, NJ

BASE SALARY: $60,000 - $68,000 per year

Kering is a global luxury group that manages the development of a portfolio of renowned houses in fashion, leather goods and jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin and Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Kering places creativity at the heart of its strategy, enabling its Houses to push boundaries in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow's luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. This commitment is encapsulated in our signature: "Empowering Imagination". In 2024, Kering had 47,000 employees and revenue of €17.2 billion.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Perform the matching of audited transactions against credit card acquirer transactions through BlackLine and SAP
• Perform the matching of the daily credit card fees, chargebacks, and write-offs from all credit card acquirers for accuracy
• Research and resolve discrepancies between audited transactions, credit card fees, chargebacks, and write-offs and credit card acquirers
• Review BlackLine Exceptions for resolutions and open tickets as needed to correct any mapping issues
• Perform daily checks/balances of POS data vs credit card acquirers is not missing and report any issues to Sr O2C Accountant BlackLine Manager
• Produce reconciliations for various GL Accounts to ensure Debits and Credits are clearing correctly and review outstanding items
• Perform monthly reconciliations to be reviewed with Sr O2C Accountant and BlackLine Manager
• At Month End, produce Reconciliation for GL Accounts assigned showing dates credit card fees, chargebacks, and write-offs are outstanding to determine what to accrue

WHO YOU ARE

Essential:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present information clearly and concisely
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced analytical skills
• 5+ years' relevant work experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information
• Clear understanding of basic General Ledger
• Knowledge of Accounting basics and processes (e.g. month-end close process
• Ability to analyze a problem and direct appropriate course of action
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Cashier, Banking, Accounting experience preferred
• Some knowledge of SAP, BlackLine and Reconciliation systems
• Ability to understand multi-brand environment
• Flexible in adapting to changing circumstances and prioritizing tasks effectively

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2025-08-31

Schedule
Full time

Organization
Kering Americas Inc.