Senior Corporate Accountant

About Us

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.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

Centric Brands is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to assist in preparing month end close, balance sheet account reconciliations and overseeing the general ledger accounting daily operations for Corporate Accounting. This position is based in New York City, New York and will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting functions as assigned including, but not limited to booking, reconciling and reporting financial activity

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries including SaaS implementation capitalization, payroll, accrual, prepaids and deposits

• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure all financial closing and reporting deadlines that have been assigned are met.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis

Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities from flux analysis and balance sheet reconciliation

Interact with FP&A, Payroll and other departments to align actual with budget

Assist in the preparation of financial statements and footnotes filed on a quarterly and annual

Coordinate year-end audit deliverables for assigned areas and corporate income tax compliance

Maintain organized, accurate and complete accounting records, electronically and hard copies, as necessary

Back-up month-end duties assigned to other Accountants

Utilize accounting IT system and AI tool to facilitate processes improvements and maintain records

All other Ad Hoc functions

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

3-5 years practical accounting experience from mid-size to large company with undergraduate accounting degree

• Familiarity with month end close and journal entry process
• Strong analytical/planning skills, together with a strong accounting/control background
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SAP and BPC a plus

Knowledge of GAAP

Advanced knowledge of excel. Being able to put together and take apart vast amounts of data from different sources

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.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000

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

Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.

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