Career Opportunities
Accountant
Position Summary:
FGX is currently seeking an experienced accountant to fill a vacancy in its Accounting Department that is a result of a recent promotion. This role will report to the Director of Cost Accounting and will have exposure to cost accounting, general accounting and financial analysis activities. Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures for financial analysis as well as prepare accurate and timely reports to assist in the monthly close process and assist the Director with various projects as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all aspects of Royalty Accounting for Licensed Brands including, but not limited to; analyzing actual licensed sales to forecast, monthly earned royalty accruals and account reconciliation, monthly/quarterly Licensor Royalty Report Submissions, quarterly royalty payment requests.
- Work with large volumes of data to understand and interpret current business trends in order to communicate to management so that the proper corrective actions may be taken.
- Analyze and communicate variance drivers to plan including: Customer Gross Margin, Labor, Material Usage, Purchase Price Variances and Inventory Obsolescence.
- Work with Merchant and Finance teams to effectively build Annual COGS & Other COGS Operating Plans and maintain rolling forecasts.
- Preparation of general ledger account reconciliations and monthly journal entries while providing analysis on key accounts to ensure they accounts are properly stated.
- Participate in various Ad Hoc projects as needed.
Requirements:
- Self-starter with the ability to work in multi-tasking environment, while maintaining deadlines
- Team player with strong collaborative communication skills able to work well across departments
- Bachelors in Accounting (or equivalent)
- 3+ years of Accounting
- Knowledge of Cost Accounting principles
- Knowledge of GAAP; IFRS preferred
- Strong computer skills: Word, Access, Power Point; Advanced Excel
- Working knowledge of MRP/ERP and Report Writer systems