Senior Accountant for Financial Reporting

ZeniMax creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld/wireless devices. Its Bethesda Softworks division, founded in 1986 in the early days of the industry, has a long history of success as a publisher of award-winning video games. In addition, the ZeniMax group includes some of the most acclaimed development studios in the world.

Global video game publisher and developer headquartered in Rockville, MD, seeks a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

* Timely and accurate preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements including drafting footnotes and other disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP * Prepare and review work papers and documentary evidence underlying the financials * Collect, synthesize and process financial statement edits received from senior management, auditors and attorneys * Support the external audit and quarterly review process by resolving questions and providing requested schedules and support in a timely manner * Prepare internal monthly and quarterly financial data for senior management * Perform fluctuation analyses on account variances * Prepare and maintain up-to-date process documentation * Establish and monitor key internal controls over financial reporting * Recommend and implement process improvements, as appropriate, to simplify, standardize and streamline efforts * Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses * Other special projects as assigned

**Requirements:** * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field * 4+ years of public accounting or equivalent of industry financial reporting and/or internal control experience * Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP * Proficiency with Oracle (preferred) or another large ERP, Oracle Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Word * Ability to adapt in a fast paced, deadline driven and frequently changing environment and demands on the accounting team. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Certificates and Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required **Desired:** * Experience in the software industry preferred * Experience with SEC accounting and disclosure standards a plus