Senior Licensing Accountant: Royalties & Compliance

Perry Ellis International; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

MAP (wellness support)

Associate engagement events

Clothing discounts

Job summary

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant to ensure accuracy and compliance of licensing agreements, inbound and outbound. The role reports to the Senior Director of FP&A - Licensing and supports timely royalty and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, independent, and capable of managing complex agreements in a fast-paced environment across New York and Miami teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum of five years of experience in accounting or related roles, with a focus on contract compliance.
• Proficiency in NetSuite and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition standards like ASC 606.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with licensing agreements and regulatory requirements; interpret contract terms for accurate accounting and payments.
• Manage accounting functions for inbound and outbound licensing; royalty reporting and marketing expense tracking.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with royalty forecasting.
• Collaborate with teams in New York and Miami to track revenue and licensee payments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and royalty reports for internal and external licensors.
• Utilize NetSuite and Essentus to streamline financial operations and extract data.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close and assist with audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-deadline management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Essentus

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant to ensure accuracy and compliance of licensing agreements, inbound and outbound. The role reports to the Senior Director of FP&A - Licensing and supports timely royalty and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, independent, and capable of managing complex agreements in a fast-paced environment across New York and Miami teams.