Senior Staff Accountant

Description

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

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.