Accountant (Contractor)

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Accountant (Contractor*)
San Mateo, CA (hybrid)

*Please note, this is a 12-month temporary position, through our Staffing Partner, DZX. This position will also require onsite work (2 times/week) at our San Mateo location.

The Accountant will be a key member of the Finance & Accounting team, responsible for supporting the month-end close process with a strong focus on lease accounting. This role will also include general accounting activities such as accruals, rent cost allocations 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.

Responsibilities

• Support general accounting activities, such as operational expense accruals, cost allocations, and the preparation of accurate account reconciliations.

• Serve as a trusted business partner by collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing financial insights, and addressing inquiries through effective communication and research.

• Take end-to-end ownership of Lease Accounting related to real estate, data center and other leases, including contract review, application of IFRS 16, month-end close activities in close coordination with offshore teams.

• Perform detailed analyses of lease-related topics, including asset retirement obligations, tenant improvement allowances, impairment assessments, and income statement and balance sheet fluctuations.

• Support ongoing projects and process improvement initiatives, driving efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting or finance related discipline

• Recent experience with SAP strongly preferred. Visual Lease experience is a plus.

• 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
  
  

*PlayStation offers a global hybrid office/remote working model — Flex Modes — which aims to combine the flexibility of remote working with the magic of in-person collaboration. The model is built upon the principle of working together in-person as work requires, with the freedom to work remotely otherwise. We will consider fully remote candidates who are able to come in for 'Moments that Matter'.

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