Corporate Accountant

The Pokémon Company International; Bellevue (WA); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 153 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employer-paid healthcare premiums

401k employer matching

Generous paid family leave

Relocation package (for certain roles

Résumé du poste

The Pokémon Company International is seeking a Corporate Accountant to support month-end close, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvements across Finance. You will assist with fixed assets, lease, SG&A, and cash management activities as part of the General Accounting team.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, and a solid grasp of GAAP. CPA is a plus, with experience in Oracle Fusion, ARCS, EPM, FCCS, and Crunchfi.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience coordinating month-end close processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to manage accounting processes and deadlines while driving improvements.
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and drive month-end close across Accounting and Finance to support a five-day close.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses for GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve close accuracy, efficiency and timeliness.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce manual effort and strengthen controls.
• Support administration and improvement of accounting systems and close tools.
• Develop accounting policies, procedures, and reconciliation methodologies.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent process management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Outils

Oracle Fusion

ARCS

EPM

FCCS

Crunchfi

Description du poste

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

• Job Summary: The Corporate Accountant will support month-end close coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement initiatives to help ensure a timely and accurate financial close. As a member of the General Accounting team, this position will also support fixed asset, lease, SG&A, and cash management accounting activities.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and help drive the month-end close process across Accounting and Finance to supporta sustainable five-day close, including facilitating close activities, monitoring progress, resolvingissues, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accurate, complete, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to improve processesthatimpact the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the financial close.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on reducing manual effort, increasing scalability,enhancing reporting, and strengthening accounting operations.
• Support the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of accounting systems,close management tools, and reconciliation applications.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and reconciliationmethodologies to support strong controls and operational excellence.
• Support internal and external audits and serve as a trusted business partner across the Accountingand Finance organizations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent levelof expertise supporting and coordinating month-end close processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP).
• Proven ability to independently manage accounting processes, priorities, and deadlines whilebalancing recurring responsibilities with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience building partnerships and influencing cross-functional stakeholders to achievebusiness objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, competingpriorities, and complex accounting issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and/or public accounting experience.
• Accounting systems experience in Oracle Fusion, ARCS, EPM, FCCS, and Crunchafi.
• Experience with data analytics, automation, AI-enabled business processes, or reporting optimization.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $85,000.00 - $113,000.00 per year. The full range is $85,000.00 - $153,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] .