About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR® and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com.
Perry Ellis International is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Retail Accounting Team. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of ecommerce sales, reconciling payment platforms, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel.
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for daily sales audits, credit card reconciliations, and month-end journal entries. Candidates with experience in NetSuite (ERP) and Shopify (ecommerce platform) will be strongly preferred, as our ecommerce operations are managed through these systems. Familiarity with ecommerce payment processors such as Shopify POS is a plus. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, particularly during month-end close.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform daily sales audits for ecommerce transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and input journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
- Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring proper classification of revenues and expenses.
- Conduct credit card and third-party payment reconciliations for online sales transactions.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including variance analysis and reporting.
- Participate in warehouse inventory reviews and ecommerce-related inventory reconciliations.
- Collaborate with Retail Operations, Ecommerce, and IT teams to improve processes and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in external and internal audits, providing documentation and analysis as required.
- Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and financial analysis as needed.
SKILLS:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, INDEX-MATCH; Macros preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Experience with NetSuite (ERP) and Shopify (ecommerce platform) is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with ecommerce payment processors (e.g., Shopify POS) is a plus.
- Strong team player mindset, willing to assist colleagues and contribute to process improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting.
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions is required.
- Experience in ecommerce accounting and payment reconciliation is preferred.
- Familiarity with NetSuite and Shopify is strongly desired.
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Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.
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Perry Ellis International is a supplier of casual apparel for men and women.
