Staff Accountant

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

FRONT END PROCESS

• Contract review – will review royalty bearing issues with manager/legal team
• Generate the contract data abstract for each new contract and amendments
• Update and maintain a master contract list in SAP and Royalty Management Software
• Maintain and update the master royalty advance schedule and contract position schedule
• Work to ensure that the business units are requesting royalty codes in a timely manner and that the proper codes are being used.   Review with the business units’ variances 
• Updating and maintaining royalty codes in SAP
• Responsible for all elements of assigned contracts from accruals to qtr. end reporting
• Assist in maintaining daily processes in royalty system

AUDITS

• Working with the business units and the royalty team in gathering and completing the information requested by the auditors. 

BACK END PROCESS

• Roll up the month end balance sheet analysis for Accrued Royalties, Prepaid Royalties and the Royalty Reserve for all of the business units assigned
• Check all Quarterly statements for accuracy
• Report to manager and the business units the earned positions of each contract for each business unit.  
• Compare and report the Co-Op spending requirements by contract to the actual dollars spent and report the YTD spending variances to manager and the business units
• Track and report the dilution/deduction caps by contract to the actual dollars spent and report the variances to manager and the business units

Skills and Qualifications

• 3-5 years practical accounting experience with Bachelor of Accounting degree
• Familiarity with month end close and journal entry process
• Working knowledge of GAAP / accrual accounting
• Detail oriented
• Strong computer and Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to create ad hoc reports and analysis
• Work well in a fast-paced environment

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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