[Anonymous]

I currently work in public accounting with 1.5 years work experience. I stumbled upon a job posting at one of my favorite video game companies for a staff accountant position. While the company and its culture are just what I am looking for, the job description seems to be a “step down” from what I think I can attain after leaving public.

What do you guys think based on this job description? Does this seem like a job I can move up in or more of a clerk-level type job?

YOU ARE:

-Educated and experienced: you earned a bachelor’s in Accounting, then racked up at least two years of experience managing and processing financial info, all while becoming a pro with Excel

– Analytically adept: you adroitly wield your command of data analysis tools to perform regression, unit and integration tests and employ version control and bug database software; experience with SQL and relational database concepts earns you a power-up

– Comfortable with ambiguity: you confidently power ahead even when details are murky and you’re self-motivated to speedily sear through heavy workloads without sacrificing accuracy

– A global connector: you understand that clear communication is key to strong teambuilding and work hard to create a candid, collaborative environment that transcends borders and time zones; your understanding of how payments systems vary across regions and currencies helps you set a truly global standard for quality

– A communications savant: you’re able to translate technical jargon into actionable information; you comfortably engage with developers across both disciplinary and international borders

– A GAAP guru: you’ve accumulated Wikipedic knowledge of GAAP and SEC filing standards thanks to the years you’ve spent handling accounts for multi-national, multi-entity firms

YOU WILL:

– Participate in all activities related to full-cycle accounting, including creating journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and researching and resolving item discrepancies

– Analyze transactions to identify and correct inaccuracies

– Perform monthly accrual analyses and comply with internal controls

– Maintain a tight monthly reporting schedule and develop and maintain multiple audit schedules

Communicate with Rioters from all disciplines to keep them in the loop about important fiscal goings-on

[Anonymous]

Maybe it's written to be tongue-in-cheek, but the “You Are” section looks like it's asking for someone a lot more qualified/talented than the person who would be completing the typical staff accountant duties listed in the “You Will” section.

Based on the job duties, this position seems pretty typical of the jobs that my friends in audit took who skipped out of public quick (1-2 years in.)

[Anonymous]

Ha, Riot games. Whats your league username.

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