Senior Accountant

1 Month ago • 5-7 Years

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Senior Accountant with strong GAAP knowledge and experience in general ledger and financial reporting.

About Us:

We released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021. At Ember Lab, we aim to create powerful, transformative experiences that impact people for a lifetime.  Our  journey into interactive media is just beginning and we are growing fast. We’re looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager to help us shape the future of Ember Lab.

 

We seek a detail-oriented and highly experienced Senior Accountant to manage and oversee key financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and support decision-making by providing financial insights. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience and play a critical role in maintaining our financial health.

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Budgeting and Forecasting:Assist in preparing the annual budget and monthly forecasts, collaborating with department heads to track financial performance.
  • Financial Analysis:Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
  • Supervision: Mentor accounting staff as needed and provide guidance in day-to-day accounting activities.

Cross Trained and Backup Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting:Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
  • General Ledger Management:Oversee the general ledger, ensure all entries are accurate, and make adjustments as needed.
  • Reconciliations:Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
  • 5-7 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on general ledger and financial reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as Quickbooks, as well as advanced Excel skills.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience managing or mentoring a team.

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Advanced certifications (CPA or CMA).
  • Experience with the video game or entertainment industry is a plus.

 

Details:

  • This position reports to our operations team lead. 
  • This position is a full-time onsite role in Orange, CA. 

 

The range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 USD. 

$85.0K - $100.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$92.5K/yr avg.
Orange, California, United States

About The Company

Founded in 2009 by brothers Josh and Mike Grier as an animation and digital content creator, Ember Lab’s vision is to create immersive and evocative stories with characters that resonate and worlds that inspire. Ember Lab originally specialized in character development for advertising. The studio’s commercial work includes ad campaigns and animated shorts developed from concept to completion for The Coca-Cola Company, Hisense, and Major League Baseball.


The company’s culture is based on a highly collaborative environment that melds the creative and production processes. In the studio, the lines between technical and artistic development tend to disappear as teams focus on delivering fantastic and innovative experiences. 


Ember Lab produced the award-winning short film, Dust, and the acclaimed Majora’s Mask fan film, Terrible Fate. The success of their commercial and independent projects led them to develop their passion project and first game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Releasing August 24 on PS4, PS5, and the Epic Games Store, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is now available for preorder. 

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