Staff Accountant

Job Description

Salary Range : $59,000 - $71,000, pay may vary based on location.

Position Title : Staff Accountant

Department : Accounting / Finance

Location : San Diego, CA - Hybrid Work Structure

Employee Type : Full Time, Regular

ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.

Find out more about our studio at www.daybreakgames.com.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the organization's month-end close activities, daily accounting operations, and compliance requirements. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing key reconciliations, supporting tax filings, and ensuring adherence to established accounting policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Accounting

• Participate in month-end close activities by preparing and reconciling key balance sheet accounts, including cash, fixed assets, and accounts receivable.
• Record daily activity related to cash, customer payments, and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and preparation of rollforward schedules.
• Analyze variances between actuals and budget and prepare commentary as needed.

Compliance & Reporting

Process Improvement & Administration

Minimum Qualifications

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States : San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at people@daybreakgames.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.