The Pokémon Company International

Inventory Cost Accountant

The Pokémon Company International • $85K — $153K *
Bellevue, WA 98006In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or a similar field.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related area, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge of general financial and cost accounting principles.
  • Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Proficient in accounting software, preferably Oracle Fusion.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general cost accounting tasks and related duties within the accounting department.
  • Prepare periodic inventory-related reports for stakeholders.
  • Maintain and reconcile inventory accounts in the general ledger.
  • Handle month-end close duties related to inventory, including reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Enhance inventory reporting for stakeholders to boost management and accuracy.
  • Coordinate physical inventory counts with external stakeholders as necessary.
  • Assist outside auditors by gathering information and documents for annual audits.
  • Collaborate with software vendors for accounting system updates and recommendations.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums.
  • Generous paid family leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
  • 401k Employer Matching for US Employees.
  • Pension Employer Contributions for UK/IRE/MX Employees.
  • Fitness reimbursement and commuter benefits.
  • Access to LinkedIn learning and career development resources.
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
  • Hybrid work environment.
Full Job Description
Get to know the role
  • Job Title: Inventory Cost Accountant
  • Job Summary: The accountant will manage and maintain inventory balances for TPCi.
  • FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
  • People Manager: No


What you'll do
  • Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
  • Prepares periodic reporting related to inventory.
  • Maintains and reconciles the inventory related accounts in the general ledger. Prepares reserve entry and reconciliation for surplus and obsolete inventory.
  • Performs month end close duties related to inventory including reconciliations, resolving subledger issues, and posting journal entries.
  • Creates and improves inventory reporting (aging, carrying cost, turns, discrepancy, profitability) for external stakeholders to assist in inventory management and accuracy of inventory balances.
  • Coordinates with external stakeholders to arrange and perform physical inventory counts as needed.
  • Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
  • As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
  • Provides suggestions for and completes process improvement projects as needed.


What you'll bring
  • Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
  • Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
  • Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Proficient with accounting software, familiarity with Oracle Fusion preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.


Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $85,050 - $113,000 per year. The full range is $85,050 - $153,200 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

How you'll be successful
  • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
  • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
  • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
  • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
  • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
  • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.


What to expect
  • An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
  • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
  • Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
  • Generous paid family leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
  • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
  • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
  • Fitness reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefit.
  • LinkedIn learning.
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
  • Hybrid work environment.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

About The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company is a Japanese company responsible for brand management, production, publishing, marketing, and licensing of the Pokémon franchise, which consists of video game software, a trading card game, anime television series, films, manga, home entertainment products, merchandise, and other ventures. It was established through a joint investment by the three companies holding the copyright of Pokémon: Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. It began operating in 1998 and adopted the moniker Pokémon Ltd. in October 2000. The company is headquartered in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. The company has separate subsidiaries that handle operations in different parts of the world, with the Pokémon Company International supporting the territories outside Asia and being responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website on the territories outside Asia. The Pokémon Company also handles publishing of all Pokémon video games since 2001 alongside Nintendo. The Pokémon Company is mostly responsible for marketing and funding, while Nintendo handles distribution of the titles in Japan and outside it. Both companies work together in localization, production, QA, and other aspects. The company is solely responsible for publishing and licensing mobile Pokémon titles, unlike console titles where it has help from Nintendo.
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