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. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

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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:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。