What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Marc Fisher Footwear?
The Accountant role will perform general financial accounting functions and support related to the collection, accuracy, recording & analysis of Marc Fisher Footwear’s financial operations.
This position will report directly to the General Accounting Manager of the company and will be based out of our Headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut with the ability to work hybrid (3 days in office & 2 days WFH).
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the month-end financial closing process through accounting system, including preparing journal entries in the following areas – Payroll, Prepaid, Amortization, Reserves and other monthly entries.
- Compile and analyze quarterly royalties reporting to licensors.
- Leadership role in daily bank reconciliation process within the Oracle Cash Management system. Including coordination with other employees to reconcile all bank activities to the General ledger.
- Monthly reconciliations of Inter-company accounts, prepaid, cash accounts and other accounts assigned.
- Prepare monthly Profit & Loss analysis, identify key drivers of large variances for sales, cost of goods sold and major expenses accounts.
- Provide support to external auditors and management and other Special Projects as needed.
- Reconcile financial data from different databases to ensure financial accuracy, communicate with responsible personnel to make necessary adjustments if needed.
- Assist with special projects or Ad hoc requests.
Backup Responsibilities as needed:
- Fixed asset accounting. Track all capital expenditures, Capex budget variance analysis and update fixed asset schedules monthly/yearly.
- Track and reconcile Factor activity and balances weekly and monthly.
- Reconciling of Accounts Receivable.
- Recording Accounts Receivable transactions.
- Preparing weekly accounting reporting for external partners.
- Track daily cash receipts for ECOM activity by brand.
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
- 3 years in Accounting (CPA a plus).
- Computer skills: Advanced excel and work skills Advanced skills are required.
- Experience with retail and/or wholesale companies, a plus.
- Experience with finance systems (Oracle experience a plus).
- Desired but not require - Retail industry knowledge of factory finance operations, EDI, agent commissions, and sales tax and borrowing factors.
- Strong team attitude and ability to multitask.
- Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) on all levels of the organization.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision offerings
- 401k Plan with company match
- 15 Paid Holidays
- 3pm Fridays
- 1pm Summer Fridays
- 15 PTO days (prorated based on start date)
- Company paid life insurance at 2x salary
- Employee Discount
- Commuter & Medical/Dependent Flex Spending Benefits
- Pet Insurance
Company Overview:
Established in 2005, Marc Fisher Footwear company is a leading full-service, product-driven fashion footwear company with knowledge and expertise in design, sales, sourcing, distribution and marketing – all with dedicated and strategic direction for each brand within the portfolio, which includes GUESS, G by Guess, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Earth, Calvin Klein, Hunter Boots, Rockport, Bandolino, indigo rd., Unisa, Kenneth Cole Men’s, and Easy Spirit along with the namesake brands – Marc Fisher and Marc Fisher LTD.
Our diverse portfolio of globally recognized brands – available domestically and internationally via wholesale and retail channels – consistently meets the widest range of consumers’ fashion footwear needs, from classic to contemporary, sport to dress, men’s to women’s. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with showrooms in New York City, Marc Fisher Footwear is sold worldwide through department stores, specialty stores and e-commerce channels.
Marc Fisher Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.
