Senior Accountant

Requisition Number: 156976

Position Title: Senior Accountant I

External Description:

We are EA

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

 

The Challenge Ahead:

We are looking for an Accountant to join our growing team in Lyon on a permanent position. The successful candidate will be an experienced Accountant, looking for a new challenge.

What an Accountant does at EA:

• Prepare and book journal entries under supervision of Accounting managers
• Prepare reconciliations and month-end close reporting for local and Corporate requirements, using Hyperion and Excel
• Ownership and management of balance sheet accounts, including ad-hoc analysis of transactional activity
• Perform and document controls related to financial reporting under supervision of Accounting Managers
• Maintain close schedules and report on progress on a regular basis
• Support the implementation, standardization, and improvement of new and existing processes and systems, including testing and documentation of new systems or processes
• Under supervision, interact with FP&A and non-Finance budget holders prior to month-end to ensure accuracy and completeness of accruals related to spending
• Provide a high level of customer service within finance and to other business partners
• Under supervision, organize and review work carried out by offshore accounting support teams
• Identify and propose solution to technical accounting issues
• Identify areas of process improvement or efficiency, and propose and implement changes in process under supervision
• Prepare materials for off-cycle reporting
• Support internal operational and external financial audits
• Under supervision, complete VAT return submissions and other local compliance document filings

 

The next great EA Accountant also needs:

One or more of the following backgrounds: 

- Qualified accountant (2 years after graduation) with at least 3 years working experience 
- Prior equivalent GL work experience with a multinational company
- Prior public accounting experience would be a plus

• To be fluent in English
• Familiarity with US GAAP or IFRS would be a plus
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, formulas…
• Familiarity with sorting out Excel data and methodology in analysis
• Proven experience identifying and communicating technical and general accounting issues
• Proven experience with month-end reporting deadlines and/or preparation of local statutory financial statements
• Proven experience with corporate governance and/or internal controls compliance
• Experience with large ERP financial accounting systems such as Oracle or SAP would be a plus
• Experience working with remote or offshore teams a plus
• Flexibility, Adaptability and pragmatism are qualities required

 

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

• Competitive annual salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Games and digital downloads credit
• Stock plans
• Medical, dental and life insurance
• Lunch vouchers

 

We thought you might also want to know more about our location:

• http://careers.ea.com/our-locations/lyon-ea-france

 

Take your career to the next level – apply today!

 

Please apply with a cover letter and CV in English.

 

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

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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: 63

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.