Senior Accountant

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant will be an integral member of the Accounting team, responsible for key general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting activities across the Company's retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels. The role will partner cross-functionally to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial results, maintain strong accounting controls, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned areas of the month-end close, including preparation and review of journal entries, supporting analyses, and monthly account reconciliations with resolution of all reconciling items.
• Own month-end close activities related to several cash accounts including operations, tenders, and disbursements.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager to analyze new leases and amendments, maintain the lease accounting system, and ensure lease activity is accurately recorded in accordance with US GAAP, including percentage rent accruals and rent-related reclassifications.
• Own assigned lease accounting activities under ASC 842, including maintenance of lease schedules, preparation of related journal entries, and reconciliation of ROU asset and operating lease liability accounts.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager in the preparation and review of monthly financial results package, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Gross Margin and other management reporting.
• Own the accounting for the Company’s revolving credit facility, including principal activity, interest expense, lender fees, deferred financing costs, related accruals, account reconciliations, and classification of short-term and long-term debt in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, AP/AR, Sales Audit, and other Finance teams to analyze general ledger activity, investigate discrepancies, and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Support the manager and operational cost center teams within the Corporate G&A and Marketing functions to analyze expenses and prepare necessary adjustments, accruals and reclassifications.
• Analyze and explain monthly expense variances versus prior year and forecast/budget, including investigation of significant or unusual activity.
• Support year-end financial statement audits through preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate accounting processes, reconciliations, controls, and reporting.
• Other ad-hoc responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in retail and/or consumer product industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including accrual accounting and ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Highly organized and analytical. 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, with the ability to take ownership of new responsibilities and work independently.
• Ability to work independently with a curious mindset targeted towards efficiency and process improvement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP/general ledger systems; Oracle experience strongly preferred. Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT to support accounting analysis, research, or process improvement is a plus.

Education

BS in Accounting required, CPA preferred, or parts passed.

Location

New York, NY (Hybrid)

Travel

None required

Estimate Salary Range: $105-115k

Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

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.

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).