Staff Accountant (Temp)

Position Title: Staff Accountant (Temp) 

Studio/Department: Daybreak Games / Accounting / Finance 

Employee Type: Full Time, Temporary 

Location: San Diego, CA  Hybrid 

Salary Range: $28.00/hr - $35.00/hr 

 

ABOUT OUR STUDIO 

Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2. 

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community. 

Find out more about our studio at www.daybreakgames.com. 

Summary of Job: 

• Participate in month-end close by reconciling balance sheet accounts (cash, fixed assets, A/R)
• Record daily journal activity related to cash and AR
• Prepare daily cash/receivable journal entries and perform subsequent account analysis
• Assist with fixed asset accounting (additions, disposals, depreciation and rollforward)
• Prepare sales and VAT tax returns
• Compile documentation for external auditors
• Follow established and evolving procedures and make recommendations to improve processes as needed
• Maintain electronic filing systems to foster organization and efficient workflow
• Perform special projects and related duties as required
• Cross-train in various areas of the accounting department

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS in Accounting
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, V lookups, etc)
• Microsoft Dyamics GP experience a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of accounting terminology and practices
• Ability to compare data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness
• A natural curiosity to learn, apply accounting guidelines and make informed decisions
• Able to work independently as well as in a group setting
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization

 

ABOUT OUR COMPANY 

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.               

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences! 

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