Accountant (Contract)

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Account Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Accountant (Contract) position at Sony Playstation in San Mateo, CA involves preparing quarterly retail revenue reporting and reserve analysis, including retail returns and warranties. Responsibilities include monthly accruals for promotions, researching discrepancies and account reconciliations, contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and facilitating audits. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.
Must have:
  • 5+ years accounting/finance experience
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • US GAAP knowledge
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job Details

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PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Accountant (Contract)

San Mateo, CA (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare quarterly retail revenue reporting and reserve analysis including retail returns and warranties
  • Prepare monthly accruals for promotions to retailers
  • Research discrepancies and account reconciliations related to retail revenue and reserves.
  • Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including completing reconciliations, escalating and resolving issues, and meeting all associated deadlines
  • Facilitating audits by providing records and documentation to auditors

Qualifications:

  • The candidate must be self-driven and have a strong understanding of accounting principles, must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting and Finance
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting or finance related discipline
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP
  • Excellent analytical skills with ability to independently and efficiently research
  • Advance Excel skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment within tight deadlines

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$53 — $79 USD

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