Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff AccountantAs the Senior Staff Accountant for our global toy business, you will be at the heart of our corporate finance team! Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will take ownership of essential general ledger activities, ensure seamless financial reporting, and proactively champion process improvements across multiple subsidiaries. In this highly collaborative role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful financial insights and ad hoc analysis that drive senior leadership decisions. You will achieve all of this while ensuring strict compliance with SEC guidelines and internal controls. Join our dynamic team and help us shape the financial future of play!What You Will Do:Manage the company's accounting and internal controls for specific general ledgers, oversee global accounts, and execute the monthly close process for various subsidiariesPrepare and review detailed monthly account reconciliations, including receivables, payables, and prepaids, while partnering with AR and AP teams to resolve issues and streamline workflowsDrive continuous improvements in the financial close calendar by identifying process efficiencies and assisting in the refinement of internal reporting tools and dashboardsCollaborate with global business partners to deliver accurate, timely financial data and support senior leadership with ad hoc financial analysis to enhance business visibilityParticipate actively in internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and comprehensive technical accounting supportWhat We Are Looking For:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required5+ years of progressive experience in financial or accounting rolesStrong foundational knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, and financial reporting standardsProven, hands-on experience managing detailed, transactional-level accounting tasks, recording entries, and closing accounting books and recordsDemonstrated ability to proactively identify complex accounting issues, perform thorough research, and present viable, strategic solutionsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teamsPrior exposure to internal management reporting or external financial reporting workflowsNice To Have:An active CPA certification and prior experience working as a technical accountant is a plusHands-on experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and advanced financial reporting toolsThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.Jazwares is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages.Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process.