Accounting Manager - Retail

We are looking for talented people who have a thirst for challenge, seek the joy of team effort and will help contribute to our growth as a leading international manufacturer and marketer of apparel.

Miami, FL

Perry Ellis Corporate

<p><strong>Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution.</strong></p> <p><strong>The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis&reg;, An Original Penguin&reg; by Munsingwear&reg;, Laundry by Shelli Segal&reg;, Rafaella&reg;, Cubavera&reg;, Ben Hogan&reg;, Savane&reg;, Grand Slam&reg;, John Henry&reg;, Manhattan&reg;, Axist&reg; and Farah&reg;. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike&reg; for swimwear, and Callaway&reg;, PGA TOUR&reg; and Jack Nicklaus&reg; for golf apparel.</strong></p> https://pery.com/

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Full Time

Overview: Duties include but are not limited to preparing and reporting direct to consumer financial results to Management and supervision of accounting staff.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Review and approve month &ndash; end journal entries &amp; bank reconciliations for direct to consumer area</li> <li>Ensure Financial Statements are produced in a timely and accurate manner, including adherence to general accounting principles (GAAP)</li> <li>Review month - end balance sheet schedules and proposed adjusting journal entries as deemed necessary</li> <li>Approve all retail invoices for payment</li> <li>Prepare information to outside auditors on a quarterly and annual basis</li> <li>Special projects as necessary</li> <li>Serve as liaison between retail departments and accounting department</li> <li>Manage all accounting functions related to direct to consumer (retail stores, ecommerce websites, direct to consumer systems, credit card collections, customer gift cards, inventory, payables, etc.)</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>B.S. in Accounting and 5+ years in a corporate accounting environment required.</li> <li>Experience in Oracle, NetSuite,&nbsp; Business Objects and Essbase</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel</li> <li>Strong Knowledge of Accounting Principles, GAAP and research skills</li> <li>Analytical and problem solving skills</li> <li>Solid written and oral communication, organizational and planning skills</li> <li>Be able to manage multiple, diverse projects and personnel concurrently</li> <li>Leadership and supervisory skills</li> </ul>