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Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to creating high-quality experiences spanning the entire value chain of video games, including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Maximum Entertainment provides collaborative resources to its partners through in-house publishing, as well as its development division. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has partnered with best-in-class creators and franchises around the world to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment has offices around the world.

The Senior Accountant will report to the Group Accounting & Consolidation Senior Director, based in the UK. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations and working collaboratively with the global Finance Team. This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Walnut Creek, California, location.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP).
- General accounting activities, including calculation and booking of journal entries (provisions, prepayment/accruals, fixed and intangible fixed assets, payroll).
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze financial results for discrepancies and sense checks.
- Provide variance analysis and commentary on financial results to FP&A Team.
- Assist with the financial data upload for group consolidation purposes.
Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Process AP and ensure invoices are coded with correct GL codes
- Address discrepancies and resolve billing issues
- Reconcile vendor statements and manage bill runs and approval processes.
- Ensure adherence to AP policies and controls
- Process and post AR remittances.
- Monitor and collect receivables in a timely manner, coordinating with the sales team as needed.
- Manage credit memo issuance and reconciliation in coordination with sales account managers.
Cash & Bank:
- Perform daily reconciliation of all bank accounts.
- Perform monthly reconciliation and posting of credit card statements.
- Provision of monthly cash forecast to CFO.
Payroll:
- Collaboration with People Team with payroll requirements.
- Review and verify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies.
- Preparation and payment of twice monthly payroll run, using Rippling.
- Perform off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, and terminations.
- Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax issues.
- Manage year-end payroll processes.
- Prepare and file payroll taxes.
- Stay updated on changes to labor laws, tax codes, and wage regulations.
- Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local tax law
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Collaborate with CFO in preparation of budgets and expense forecasts.
- Monitor actual performance against budgets and provide recommendations for cost control.
Tax Compliance and Audit:
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of tax filings (ie, state tax filing).
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes.
Internal Controls and Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
Experience: 5-10 years of professional accounting experience.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (NetSuite experience preferred), payroll software (Rippling experience would be an advantage), advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP), tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to think strategically and implement creative solutions

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