Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting

Requisition Number: 155238

Position Title: Senior Accountant II

External Description:

This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to the Manager of SEC Reporting. The Senior Accountant will perform an integral role on the team responsible for the SEC reporting function at EA. Looking for a team player who is detail-oriented, possess strong organization skills, and has prior experience with 10-Q’s, 10-K’s and SEC rules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the Company’s financial reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K and other SEC filings, including gathering and consolidating information related to required disclosures, preparing various footnotes and other disclosures including MD&A, coordinating the preparation of backup documentation, and reviewing filings for compliance with GAAP disclosure requirements.
• Plan for the filings such as preparing 10-Q/K shells, calendars, confirmation emails, process checklists, disclosure checklists, etc.
• Resolve feedback on 10-Q/K’s received from various individuals both inside and outside the Company, including external auditors
• Prepare and review the XBRL tagging for Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Assist with GAAP and SEC research as necessary
• Assist in the monthly close process.  This will include maintaining certain balance sheet account reconciliations (goodwill, intangible assets, loan covenant calculations, etc.)
• Provide assistance to external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits
• Maintain and ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist with other duties and special projects as requested

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• Minimum 3 years’ total experience in accounting role with exposure to SEC filings, ideally with minimum 2 years’ experience at a public accounting firm plus 1-2 years industry experience
• Demonstrated experience in U.S. GAAP technical accounting research with emphasis on disclosure requirements
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
• Must be detail-oriented yet analytical, well-organized, and diligent
• Ability to work independently
• Desire to collaborate with various teams across the organization
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and to meet tight deadlines

Preferred

• CPA
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with XBRL tagging software (Workiva)
• Experience with Hyperion/Essbase software
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 173

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.