Senior Accountant, Finance

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Account Management • $70,000 PA - $80,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will lead accurate and timely revenue recognition (subscriptions, licensing, in-game purchases) per ASC 606. Responsibilities include month-end closing, journal entries, revenue schedules, forecasts, KPIs, sales tax and VAT compliance, financial statement preparation, junior staff training, variance analysis, account reconciliations, audit assistance, internal control compliance, GAAP/IFRS research, budget development, and project coordination. The role requires strong ASC 606, tax, and financial reporting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with GAAP/IFRS. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Intacct is a plus.
Must have:
  • Lead accurate and timely revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Month-end closing and journal entries
  • Sales tax and VAT compliance
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, lookups)
  • GAAP/IFRS knowledge
  • 3+ years accounting experience (gaming industry preferred)
Good to have:
  • CPA certification
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Intacct experience
  • ERP Implementation experience
Perks:
  • Access to local gym and on-site fitness classes
  • Game nights
  • On-site kegerator

Job Details

Position Title: Senior Accountant, Finance

Studio/Department: Daybreak Games / Accounting / Finance 

Employee Type:Full Time, Regular

Location: San Diego, CA  Hybrid 

Salary Range:$70,000 - $80,000

 

ABOUT OUR STUDIO 

Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2. 

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community. 

Find out more about our studio at . 

 

Summary of Job: 

  • Lead the accurate and timely recognition of revenue (subscription, licensing, in-game purchases, etc) per ASC 606 
  • Participate in the month-end closing process by posting journal entries to the general ledger 
  • Assist in the preparation of revenue schedules, forecasts, and KPIs 
  • Oversee sales tax and VAT compliance across various jurisdictions, ensuring accurate reporting, filing, and remittance 
  • Prepare financial statements and review for accuracy 
  • Training and mentoring junior staff 
  • Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations 
  • Assist with financial and tax audits 
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit processes related to revenue recognition and tax obligations 
  • Research GAAP/IFRS standards and recommend appropriate accounting treatment when needed 
  • Contributing to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections 
  • Coordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required 
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or working toward certification 
  • 3+ years of diverse experience in accounting field, gaming industry preferred 
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 606, sales taxes, VAT regulations, and financial reporting 
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot-Tables, look-ups, etc.) 
  • Advanced knowledge of GAAP or IFRS standards 
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Intacct experience a plus 
  • ERP Implementation experience a plus 
  • Well-developed communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of management 
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines 

 

ABOUT OUR COMPANY 

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com. 

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences! 

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities 
Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team atif you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious. 

**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.** 

 

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