Finance Associate

CREATIVE GOODS

Finance Associate

THE OPPORTUNITY:

CREATIVE GOODS is a dynamic full-service merchandising company based in NYC with a bold vision for the live entertainment space. Our experienced team of industry professionals works to establish partnerships that are built on trust, allowing us to better serve clients through clear communication, a streamlined workflow and creative product that captures the imagination.

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Director of Finance with a dotted line to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the Finance Associate is responsible for supporting the Finance Department in all areas of finance. The Finance Associate must represent and foster the culture, values, and mission of Creative Goods. This person must also be a stellar ambassador of Creative Goods, clients and venues. We’re looking for someone self-motivated with proven experience and who understands the importance of confidentiality and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

• Enter new bills as they arrive.
• Bill open purchase orders.
• Maintain clean and accurate vendor records.
• Maintain clean A/P register.
• Code FedEx Billing Weekly

Accounts Receivable

• Create invoices for Wholesale and Promo orders.
• Maintain clean Customer records.
• Keep track of A/R register and ensure customers pay on time.

Reports and Analysis

• Generate sales reports for weekly and monthly royalty reports.
• Maintain tracking sheets with regards to donation & consignment items etc.
• Update producer and venue analysis sheets weekly.
• Update internal weekly sales report.
• Create analysis reports as needed.

Reconciling Accounts

• Reconcile all bank accounts monthly.
• Reconcile credit card accounts and any applicable balance sheet account

Sales Tax

• File applicable returns with registered states
• Make payments when necessary

Credit Card

• Collect receipts from employees each month.
• Maintain the expense tracker.
• Enter credit card charges monthly.

Cross Department Coordination

• Work Closely with the Purchasing and Logistics department to ensure that inventory is accurate and fulfilled POs match vendor bills.
• Adjust inventory when necessary (comps, damages, etc.).

Coordinating with Advance and Retail Management

• Receive confirmation from management with regards to cash deposits.
• Maintain venue royalty and sales tax tool for Managers to ensure royalties calculate correctly.
• Double-check sales tax rates at each new tour stop and confirm when CGM remits tax and when the venues remit tax.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 or 4-year college degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience in retail is desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel at an advanced level) and Mac Platforms, and QuickBooks.
• Experience in NetSuite is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Organized, efficient, and capable of multi-tasking.
• Must demonstrate sound judgement, confidentiality, integrity, and ethics.
• Attention to detail is essential, problem solver, and strong analytic skills.
• Positive attitude and friendly to work with.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The gross salary for this role is commensurate with experience and ranges between $45,000 - $50,000 annually - it is an exempt position and not eligible for overtime. As a full-time employee of Creative Goods Merchandise, LLC, this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits program following a 90-day waiting period for new enrollees. This program includes medical, dental, and vision care, core life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage. After a year of service in any position, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the 401(k)-retirement account. Benefits are subject to the changes Creative Goods may make from time to time to its benefits programs.

CREATIVE GOODS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.