Royalty Reporting Accountant

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

Job Title: Royalty Reporting Accountant

Job Summary: The Royalty Reporting Accountant will be responsible for preparing upstream royalty statements and reporting and accurately recording related accruals and expenses in the general ledger. This role will collaborate closely with Royalty Accountants and internal partners to ensure the accuracy and completeness of royalty statements and reporting. Additionally, the position will provide support to the Royalty Accounting team, assisting with ad-hoc projects and responding to various requests as needed.  

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do 

• Compile and submit upstream royalty statements to the parent company, and other internal and external partners as needed, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Partner with the Data and Analytics team to optimize and streamline reporting processes
• Collaborate with legal and tax teams to ensure compliance with upstream reporting requirements
• Reconcile royalties paid to licensee accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with upstream reporting requirements
• Address inquiries from the The Pokémon Company (parent company) and ensure clear, consistent communication
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in reporting, reconciliation, and communication
• Other duties as assigned, including assist with month-end close, assist with licensee audit program, assist with development of standards, processes, and procedures
• Review of licensing contract details to ensure accuracy
• Prepare licensing and royalty data for reporting out to internal business partners
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally once a year

What you’ll bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree or equivalent working experience
• 5 - 7 years of GL or AR accounting experience, preferably 2 years of royalty accounting experience
• 5 - 7 years of reconciliations and researching of reconciliation differences
• Intermediate Excel abilities: subtotal, sort, filter, if statements, vlookups, etc.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise professional judgment
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy required
• Ability to retain and recall details of contracts and statements, while also handling many exceptions
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to work in an environment where processes and procedures are changing
• Ability to follow through on resolution of issues over multiple months of time
• Focus on continuous improvement and increasing efficiency
• Excellent communication skills with confidence communicating via email with people where English may not be their primary language
• Ability to maintain a professional but assertive relationship while pursuing licensees and internal associates in order to resolve issues
• Preferred: experience with contracts, licensing and royalties, participations, foreign currency gain/loss, ERP and royalty management systems
• Variance analysis and budget and planning experience is also a plus

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $93,000.00 – $110,000 per year. The full range is $93,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.