Senior GL Accountant (Contractor)

PlayStation Global•San Mateo, CA

2d•$67 - $90•Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a Senior GL Accountant (Contractor) to join their Finance & Accounting team. This role is a 6-month contract through their Staffing Partner, Yoh. The Sr Accountant will be a key member of the Finance & Accounting team, responsible for supporting the month-end closing process with a strong focus on operating accruals, cost allocations, Intangible assets accounting and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possesses a deep understanding of accounting principles. The candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Requirements

The candidate must be self-driven and have a strong understanding of accounting principles, must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting and Finance
Recent experience with SAP.
Solid understanding of US GAAP
Excellent analytical skills with ability to independently and efficiently research
Advance Excel skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment within tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

CPA Strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute month-end and quarter-end close activities in accordance with established timelines.
Maintain accurate accounting records for Intangible assets including software, licenses, patents, trademark, internally developed assets, and other capitalized intangible costs.
Support impairment assessments and document assumptions and conclusions.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results through detailed account analysis.
Own the end-to-end accrual process across assigned business functions.
Collaborate with FP&A, Procurement, AP, and business teams.
Support finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements.
Provide accounting guidance to business partners where needed.