Senior Staff Accountant

6 Days ago • 3-5 Years • Account Management

Job Summary

Job Description

IGN Entertainment seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to oversee daily accounting activities, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities involve preparing journal entries, reconciliations, flux analyses, and contributing to month-end close. The role requires managing general ledger accounts, developing new systems and internal controls, collaborating with internal stakeholders, supporting audits, and assisting in tax preparation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, strong understanding of accounting principles, advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • Oversee daily accounting activities
  • Prepare journal entries & reconciliations
  • Manage general ledger accounts
  • 3-5 years accounting experience
  • Advanced Excel knowledge
Good to have:
  • Public accounting experience
  • CPA certification
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Robust health & wellness benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Flexible time off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job Details

Description

About Us
IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and diligent Senior Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is critical in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial data and will involve close collaboration with teams worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Comfortable with all aspects of accounting operations, such as revenue recognition, bill payments, and amortization schedules.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analyses, and the month-end close process.
  • Manages general ledger accounts and ensures timely and accurate posting of transactions.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.
  • Plays a key role in the development and implementation of new systems and internal controls that meet the Company’s evolving business model and culture.
  • Works cross-functionally to serve as a resource for internal stakeholders. 
  • Supports audits by preparing necessary documentation and working with external auditors.
  • Assists in tax preparation and compliance, including sales tax and VAT filings.

Skills & qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting or a related field
  • 3-5 years of total accounting experience, with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • 1-2 years of public accounting experience
  • CPA or actively pursuing certification is a plus.
  • Hands-on approach, very detail oriented
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment where independence is the norm
  • Strong multi-tasking skills, and the flexibility to switch from one project to the next quickly
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work Environment:

  • Work Schedule: This role is expected to work a full-time working schedule, Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of this role, there may be an expectation to work late evenings and early mornings to meet client deliverables and requests.
  • Travel Requirements: No travel is required for this role.
  • Physical Requirements: This role involves standard office-based activities, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer.
  • Work Model: For applicants who reside in or around London, there will be an occasional requirement to go into our Mansell St. office.

Our Culture and Values

At IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weaving fairness and equity into the fabric of our organization, and achieving a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and antiracist culture where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.

Here’s the good stuff about us…

  • You’ll make an impact. We reach 490MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
  • We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
  • We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
  • We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.

Why Join Us:

  • Join a forward-thinking, distributed team in one of the most exciting sectors—gaming and entertainment.
  • Work with innovative programmatic technologies and tools.
  • Enjoy a collaborative and dynamic environment.
If you are passionate about programmatic advertising, gaming, and digital monetization, we encourage you to apply and join the IGN Entertainment team!
IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits; Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Family Planning Support via Maven, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.
Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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