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Senior Accountant II

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Requisition Number: 169605

Position Title: Senior Accountant II

External Description:

Corporate accounting’s mission is to create shareholder value through integrity, leadership and business partnership.  The department’s primary responsibility is to prepare, analyze and report the worldwide consolidated financial statements to senior management and to shareholders through press releases and earnings calls.  Furthermore, responsibilities include but not limited to: accounting consultation to internal business partners, assisting with acquisitions, system improvements and other special projects.

Senior Accountant II, Corporate Accounting

Key responsibilities

The Senior Accountant II will have a broad range of responsibilities involving many aspects of the monthly, quarterly and year end close processes for North America; assisting as well as having the opportunity to lead Corporate Accounting projects; and the development of process efficiencies.  The ideal candidate will be self-motivated.  As an individual who will promote excellence throughout EA, this role involves a number of important responsibilities:

  • Performing close activities including, but not limited to:
    • Journal entry preparation for complex, high profile transactions;
    • Review and preparation of reconciliations;
    • Overseeing and coordinating aspects of the close calendar; and
    • Preparing and reporting on close schedules to the Controllership team including presenting key aspects of the balance sheet.
  • Provide accounting and general ledger business partner support; act as a liaison to selected business groups across finance (i.e., FPA, SEC reporting, Revenue, AR, etc.)
  • Develop and maintain External Audit and SOX documentation as it relates to the role. Further, act as liaison between external auditors and business partners during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
  • Identify process improvements with emphasis on streamlining and/or improving controls within accounting. Further striving for Global Standardization.
  • Conduct quarterly business unit balance sheet reviews.
  • Produce standard and ad-hoc reporting to analyze trends vs. prior quarter and prior year for the statement of operations and the balance sheet 
  • Prepare memos/whitepapers on accounting issues as required
  • Spend a portion of time on projects (e.g., globally aligning EA’s accounting practices, improving documentation, building more robust analytical reporting)

Technical skills and experience

The following skills are necessary to be successful in this position:

  • B.S. in Accounting or equivalent
  • 4-5 years relevant financial accounting experience
  • Ability to effectively coordinate with Global teams (including offshore teams) and obtain desired results in a timely manner a plus.
  • CPA preferred
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP accounting and reporting
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with Oracle R12 and Hyperion Financial Management a plus

Capabilities

  • Analytical and creative problem-solving skills; solution oriented individual
  • Disciplined self-starter with strong attention to detail and accountability for own work and the work of others
  • Strong business acumen
  • Passion for data integrity, process definition and organizational alignment
  • Strives for excellence
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; polished professional; communicates with impact
  • Able to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities
  • Rapid learner

Talents

  • Ability to adapt quickly and be effective in new situations
  • Possesses passion, energy, enthusiasm to drive results; action oriented
  • Thinks outside of the box; willing to challenge existing processes to drive efficiency
  • Is a team player, adept at building relationships within Finance and across organizations
  • Views challenges as opportunities

Reporting                  

Position reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager

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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: 30

Can this position be remote?: 0

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