Senior Accountant, Royalties

At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.
 

Hasbro’s Corporate Royalty Accounting group is looking for a Senior Accountant, Royalties to join our team! This role will report to the Manager of Accounting, Royalties. This is a dynamic, high-touch role in our team that is responsible for royalty entertainment revenue accounting, including participation and residual reporting, at our publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar global play and entertainment company. This role will be a key contributor to the royalty accounting process, specializing in revenue recognition, month-end close processes, account reconciliations and analyses with efficiency and accuracy.

This is a hybrid role and requires the ability to work onsite 3 days per week in our Pawtucket, RI office.

 A day in the life of the Senior Accountant, Royalties:

• Manage entertainment royalty revenue accounting program, including but not limited to accurate calculation and account classifications. 
• Oversee the process of tracking and reporting participation and residual payments and guarantees statements to our third-party stakeholders.
• Partners with business operations, legal, and finance partners to ensure entertainment revenue accounting is aligned to business and operational needs.
• Implement continuous improvement and modernization efforts across processes including the utilization of AI.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to assist in their completion of audits.
• Build relationships and regular communication with operational leaders to provide direct and timely assistance on matters that have accounting and reporting implications.
• Complete ad hoc projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, a Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years public accounting experience and/or public company experience. Big 4 experience preferred.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. A comprehensive knowledge of ASC 606 and ASC 926 is preferred.
• Experience in reviewing and understanding contracts; knowledge of entertainment and licensing industry accounting preferred.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and contribute efficiently and optimally in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range:  $82,700
• Pay Range End:  $124,100

Hasbro’s world-class brands and talented people are our greatest assets. One of the ways we invest in you is through a competitive and contemporary benefits package. Your particular benefits package will depend on your position, location, local legal requirements, and years with the company. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time and holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Team Hasbro Volunteer Program, Employee Giving and Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Toy Discounts and more!

Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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