Senior Accountant, PlayStation

Contractor, 12-month temporary position

Salary not provided

$66.63 - $100 USD per hour

Excel

SAP

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

2 days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Open for applications

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Open for applications

Salary not provided

$66.63 - $100 USD per hour

Excel

SAP

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

2 days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Company mission

To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

At 8 least years of progressive experience in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting or finance or related discipline
Lease Accounting experience, specifically ASC 842 and IFRS 16
Self-driven and have a strong understanding of accounting principles
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment within tight deadlines
Excellent analytical skills with ability to independently and efficiently research
Solid understanding of US GAAP and advanced Excel skills
Recent experience with SAP strongly preferred
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possesses a deep understanding of accounting principles. In this role, you must be able to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams

What the job involves

Please note, this is a 12-month temporary position, through our Staffing Partner, DZX. This position will also require onsite work (2 times/week) at our San Mateo location
We are seeking a Senior Accountant that will be a key member of the Finance & Accounting team, responsible for supporting the month-end close process with a strong focus on lease accounting. This role will also include general accounting activities such as accruals, rent cost allocations and account reconciliations
Lead general accounting activities, such as operational expense accruals, cost allocations, and the preparation of accurate account reconciliations
Serve as a trusted business partner by collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing financial insights, and addressing inquiries through effective communication and research
Take end-to-end ownership of Lease Accounting related to real estate, data center and other leases, including contract review, application of IFRS 16, month-end close activities in close coordination with offshore teams
Perform detailed analyses of lease-related topics, including asset retirement obligations, tenant improvement allowances, impairment assessments, and income statement and balance sheet fluctuations
Support ongoing projects and process improvement initiatives, driving efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations

Our take

Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - PlayStation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionise gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.

As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.

PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.