Job Application for Senior Accountant at ArenaNet

At ArenaNet, we’ve always believed that games are art. They have the power to communicate ideas and tell stories. They can change the way we think, reflect our cultures, and move us. As the developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we’re proud to share our passion for the online worlds we’ve created with over 21 million players worldwide.

ArenaNet develops and publishes games for every kind of person, which means our games need to be built by every kind of person. We believe the best experiences come from working together, celebrating differences, and helping each of our team members shine.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee and reconcile various financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with company accounting policy. The senior accountant’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, reconciling bank transactions, maintaining fixed asset ledgers and reconciliations, analyzing and booking intercompany transactions, and other accounting duties as assigned. To be successful in this role, the senior accountant should have a strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS, be detail-oriented, and experienced in working with large datasets.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Assist with month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and preparation of month-end reconciliations in a timely manner
Cash management and analysis, ensuring records are kept up to date and accurate
Fixed Asset management, including analyzing invoices for potential capitalization and working with business partners on maintaining accurate records
Analyzing, booking, and reconciling intercompany and investment transactions.
Preparation and maintenance of lease accounting schedules
Aid with monthly financial reporting and variance analysis in coordination with FP&A
Investigating and resolving discrepancies, audit findings, and other compliance issues
Proactively identifies control weaknesses and inefficient processes; works with the team to initiate, develop, and implement process improvements
Performing other accounting duties as needed

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5+ years of corporate accounting experience
CPA is a plus, but not required
Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial statements.
Experience with full-cycle accounting
Demonstration of strong analytical skills and the ability to drive process changes.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), familiarity with accounting and data reporting systems.
High attention to detail and accuracy.

This is a hybrid position based out of our office in Bellevue, WA, requiring onsite work two days a week.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Bellevue, WA office.

Please note that the pay range listed in this job posting reflects the full salary range for this position. While we provide this range to offer transparency, our target hiring range typically falls between the minimum and the midpoint, allowing for growth potential within the role.

Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential. When determining an offer amount, many things are taken into consideration such as qualifications, experience, internal equity and work location. We strive to provide competitive and equitable compensation packages to all our employees.

This role is also eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave.

Bellevue pay range

$95,788 - $143,693 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement on this job post? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ArenaNet, we believe diversity in culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and backgrounds make us a better team – we celebrate it. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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