Accounting Specialist

Niantic/ Scopely is looking for a talented Accountant to join our team based in the Tokyo office. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. Responsibilities Own general ledger processes in compliance with local GAAP and group accounting policies for Japan and APAC region. Assist with the month-end close, schedules and records to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies. Process invoices and credit notes in timely and accurate manner including ensuring correct GL coding, game coding, fixed asset posting, expense category, JCT, etc. Process staff expense claims and ensuring local Japan and APAC team members are using the correct expense category, game coding, etc. Manage invoice approval and prepare payment to ensure timely payment and recording. Vendor Management (New vendor set up, bank information, supplier reconciliations, checking terms and discounts, etc.) Reconcile intercompany transactions and confirmations Maintain the fixed assets register, including asset postings and monthly depreciation Collaborate with the Accounts Payable, Procurement and T&E teams on reconciliations and discrepancy resolution Partner with external tax advisors and internal global Tax team to manage tax compliance and reporting in Japan and APAC region including annual corporate income tax, consumption tax preparation and submission. Provide support during external and internal audits. Manage external (bank, tax, government authorities) and internal stakeholders’ inquiries. Partner with cross-functional teams to support business units with financial and accounting insights. Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives and help with ad-hoc projects. Qualifications 3+ years of accounting experience. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience in accounting and tax compliance in Japan and APAC region. Proactive self-starter approach to recommend resolution. Ability to work well with a team and autonomously at times. Positive attitude to drive grow and be a contributor. Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese. Proficiency in another Asian language is a plus. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with other financial system. Experience with an ERP system is desirable. Oracle Fusion is a plus. About Scopely Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come. Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.