Videogame Studio Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Assist management in planning by delivering accounting reports and offering advice for informed decision-making.

• Develop and present financial projections.

• Track and report on the return on investment (ROI) of marketing campaigns.

• Collaborate with external CPAs to ensure tax compliance.

• Manage state and provincial government registrations and filings.

• Aid in the management of vendor relationships, billing, and payment processes.

• Oversee QuickBooks categorization and bank reconciliation tasks.

• Monitor accounts for funding and abnormalities.

• Handle sales tax, use tax, and property tax filings.

• Validate employee timesheets.

• Supervise accruals for vacation and sick leave.

• Sync paid time off (PTO) between timesheet and payroll systems.

• Manage expense reports and reimbursements.

• Administer 401(k) and health insurance enrollments, deductions, and payments.

• Reconcile payroll benefit deductions with actual benefit payments.

• Maintain up-to-date insurance coverage.

• Ensure team members and vendors receive necessary tax documents, including W-2, 1099, and T4 forms.

• Collect, analyze, and report on marketing campaign data and ROI.

• Assist in organizing and managing marketing events.

• Maintain contractor agreements.

• Support team performance evaluations.

• Oversee eLearning and training compliance.

• Coordinate time-off requests, scheduling, and payroll processing.

• Assist with travel planning.

• Pre-screen candidates for job openings.

• Schedule interviews and provide follow-up communications to applicants.

• Lead relevant meetings, communicate agendas, and follow up on assigned action items.

• Participate in internal game testing and provide feedback as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an accounting role within a small business.

• Familiarity with government filing and tax regulations.

• Knowledge of employment and payroll laws.

• Passion for video games and an understanding of the gaming industry.

• Exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.

• Strong problem-solving abilities; resourceful and capable of finding independent solutions.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to work efficiently or meticulously as the situation demands.

• Strong self-discipline, motivation, and a commitment to excellence.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.

• Flexibility and capacity to wear multiple hats.

• Capability to work remotely using various collaboration platforms.

• A secure and ergonomic workspace separate from personal activities and roommates during work hours.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies.

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the USA.

• H-1B transfers and sponsorships are not available.

• Candidates should be located in the Puget Sound region.

• Residing in King County is an advantage.

• Experience with Canadian accounting and payroll practices is a plus.

• Proficiency in a foreign language is a bonus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Administration of a 401(k) plan.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• Remote work flexibility.

• Core working hours from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific Time.

• Occasional in-person meetings in the Greater Seattle area.

• Access to professional eLearning and training opportunities.

• Reimbursement for business-related expenses.