Junior Accountant (12 Month Temporary Assignment)

Sony Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid holidays and time off

Long-term care benefit

Job summary

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team in the NYC headquarters. The role is a 12-month, hybrid position with three days per week in the New York City office at 25 Madison Ave.

The target base salary ranges from $70,000 to $78,000 annually, with overtime eligibility. The role requires a BS in Accounting, 1–2 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Accounting is required.
• 1–2 years accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP Accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Adaptable and able to work in a changing environment with process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Driven, self-motivated, deadline-driven and goal oriented.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of all intercompany invoices.
• Recording of monthly journal entries.
• Provide feedback to manager on ways to enhance and streamline the invoicing process.
• Daily monitoring of the AP clearing accounts.
• Preparation of analysis schedules.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Assist with the monthly accounting close.
• Assist with special projects which may arise.
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Education

BS Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION OF APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS POSITION SUMMARY Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Junior Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team in the NYC headquarters. The Junior Accountant responsibilities will include all aspects of the general ledger and month-end closing. This is a deadline-driven environment, as strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication skills are required. This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the New York City office located at 25 Madison Ave.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of all intercompany invoices
• Recording of monthly journal entries
• Provide feedback to manager on ways to enhance and streamline the invoicing process
• Daily monitoring of the AP clearing accounts
• Preparation of analysis schedules
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Assist with the monthly accounting close
• Assist with special projects which may arise
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

• BS Degree in Accounting required
• 1-2 years Accounting experience
• Experienced in SAP Accounting software
• Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must have strong analytical and communication skills
• Adaptable and willing to work in a changing environment where continued process improvement is expected
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Driven, self‑motivated, deadline‑drive and goal oriented
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA

Benefits

SCA offers benefits‑eligible fixed‑term employees (who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours a week)certainbenefits under the Sony Corporation of America Health and Welfare Benefits Plan.

What we offer you:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents
• Long Term Care: A voluntary Long‑Term Care (LTC) benefit with a life insurance component is offered during a separate new hire LTC enrollment window. This window occurs once a year for all new employees.
• Other Programs: Flexible Work Arrangements, hybrid work schedules Time off to include paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs) A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

The target annualized base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $78,000. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

#LI-BC1 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

Right to Work (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)

Purpose

Fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.

Values

Dreams & Curiosity Pioneer the future with dreams and curiosity.

Diversity

Pursue the creation of the very best by harnessing diversity and varying viewpoints.

Integrity & Sincerity

Earn the trust for the Sony brand through ethical and responsible conduct.

Sustainability

Fulfill our stakeholder responsibilities through disciplined business practices.